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Transmission Fluid Level in 2023 ST

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I decided to check my fluid just for the heck of it, since I keep hearing about low fluid levels. Well, I checked, rechecked, and triple checked to be absolutely sure of the level. Oh, before I checked, I let it idle for about 10-15 minutes and went for a drive for 10 minutes, so I made sure it was up to temp. I burned the crap out of myself doing it! Anyways, I ended up with a reading all 3 times at half way between 5 & 4. It was just a little closer to the 5 ! The car has 2900 miles. Its brandnew! I noticed a slight hesitation between 1-2 shift and 3-4 when cold. It sorta nose dives a bit. It stumbles a little when turning. Whats a good level that everyone is going for???? I hear a few different levels that range between 3-4....I attached a picture showing the level..
 

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Cdubya

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I have 4.5 level also. Perfectly fine for me. A quart below that, i was getting noticeable gear whine when cold. Not at 4.5 though.
 



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