Notices
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

Trans dipstick reads higher on second read?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 28, 2018 | 08:49 AM
  #1  
Hklexus's Avatar
Hklexus
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 24
Likes: 2
From: HK
Default Trans dipstick reads higher on second read?

I just went to check my trans fluid level after driving for about an hour, trans in operating temp, engine running, gear in park. When I first pull out the dipstick and read the level, it was halfway between low and full, which was unusual as it normally reads full, so I thought I have a leak somewhere. So I wiped off the dipstick and reinserted it and the second time it reads the usual reading. Has this ever happened to you guys?
Reply
Old Oct 28, 2018 | 01:10 PM
  #2  
Bocatrip's Avatar
Bocatrip
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,682
Likes: 304
Default

When I turn over my dipstick it will read differently on either side. One side reads full and the other side is 1/3 down between hot and cold after an extended trip.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DiabloX22
GX - 1st Gen (2003-2009)
3
Mar 26, 2017 07:38 AM
bmuguerza
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
0
Aug 29, 2016 07:11 AM
flipicanez
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
8
Mar 24, 2008 06:40 AM
hitthepin
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
21
Feb 9, 2008 08:11 PM
raceroyce
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
6
Oct 12, 2006 06:21 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:23 AM.