transmission fill quantity

[stockrex]

Could someone pls tell how much ATF is need to fill from the COLD mark to the HOT mark in a 90 v6 camry


|| COLD || .............................X........ || HOT ||

when I looked at the dip stick last night (HOT) my level was here the X is.
I am guessing about half quart will in be enough?

[Cyorke]

yeah probably somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 quart.

[Dave's]

Also, you usually have to wait quite some time for the fluid in the tube to drain down and not give false readings on the stick. (about 5 minutes?)

[yotaguy76]

quick question about COLD reading. Does cold reading means to read the ATF level after
you start the engine and the car has not been driven for at least 5 hours or more, COLD engine... I need to add more ATF in to the tranny on my 02 Highlander, but the reading is bit confusing. When COLD here is the readind on the dipstick:
(the X shows the level on the dipstick)
<-X--|COLD|----------------------|HOT|-------------

Here is when is HOT
<---|COLD|-----------------X--------|HOT|------------

I know I have to add some more, but how much more?
Thanks.

[Cyorke]

probably only need 1/2 a quart or so. THe best way is to add a small amount then check again. Continue adding until it is to the full mark. IF you are low on tranny fluid though you should check into why it is low. Most common cause is a leaking trans pan gasket.

[yotaguy76]

Thanks...
checked for leak... nothing. I think whoever had it before me had flushed the system without proper refill. hope nothings wrong with my tranny.