I just did a drain and fill with a new filter. Ford recommends the fluid level be between 4.5 - 3 on the dipstick. But I know folks on this forum have said it should be at about 2.5.
Before I drained it, i checked the fluid level at 97C and it was at a 2 with the rear end slightly lower than the front end (Last serviced 30k miles ago by ford dealership). My garage is only a 1 degree slope and I didn’t feel it was worth the trouble trying to get it perfect. 200 miles After my service, my dip stick is reading about 1.8 at 100C with the car on the exact same slope.
Am I over thinking this or should I drain like 1/4 to 1/2 quart? Car drives great,
I live in colorado and I hardly ever drive on a flat road.
Thanks.
Before I drained it, i checked the fluid level at 97C and it was at a 2 with the rear end slightly lower than the front end (Last serviced 30k miles ago by ford dealership). My garage is only a 1 degree slope and I didn’t feel it was worth the trouble trying to get it perfect. 200 miles After my service, my dip stick is reading about 1.8 at 100C with the car on the exact same slope.
Am I over thinking this or should I drain like 1/4 to 1/2 quart? Car drives great,
I live in colorado and I hardly ever drive on a flat road.
Thanks.
