Reading Powerglide Dipstick - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ProudSoul · 08-14-2014, 11:21 PM

Hey guys, dropped the pan on my powerglide to change the filter and fluid. I put about 3.75qts in but I'm not exactly sure where the fluid should be on the dipstick on how much is too much, seems a little difficult to read with the fresh fluid.

Here's some eye candy for being so kind to read my post. My truck sitting on cut coils all around and 1" blocks

**PGSigns** · 08-15-2014, 06:30 AM

Hot and in park running should be just under the full mark. I always keep the dip stick kind of straight up and down, seems to help see the line from the fluid.
Jimmy

**pimpston65** · 08-15-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

Hot and in park running should be just under the full mark. I always keep the dip stick kind of straight up and down, seems to help see the line from the fluid.
Jimmy

i tend to look on the backside of the stick, helps reading with no lines or lettering in the way...

WhippinSaw · 08-15-2014, 09:02 AM

be sure to park on level ground, fluid will shift in pan on an un-level surface

ProudSoul · 08-17-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

i tend to look on the backside of the stick, helps reading with no lines or lettering in the way...

Thanks! Reading the backside worked perfectly.

08-14-2014, 11:21 PM	#1
ProudSoul Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 63	Reading Powerglide Dipstick Hey guys, dropped the pan on my powerglide to change the filter and fluid. I put about 3.75qts in but I'm not exactly sure where the fluid should be on the dipstick on how much is too much, seems a little difficult to read with the fresh fluid. Here's some eye candy for being so kind to read my post. My truck sitting on cut coils all around and 1" blocks

08-15-2014, 06:30 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Reading Powerglide Dipstick Hot and in park running should be just under the full mark. I always keep the dip stick kind of straight up and down, seems to help see the line from the fluid. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-15-2014, 09:02 AM	#4
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: Reading Powerglide Dipstick be sure to park on level ground, fluid will shift in pan on an un-level surface __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.



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