TF-727 3 SPD pushing trans fluid out of dipstick

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As per title,only seems to happen when started after a week or so, and if parked idling shortly after starting on a downward slope ! Can't be overful drives/changes fine and I have not put any in since owning the car (2 years), could it be underful ? Could this cause the symptoms ? Before anybody says; just check the level I have always found it notoriously difficult to tell with the dipstick as no matter how well you clean it when you pull it out after the oil line seems to be random (I check while idling in neutral etc...) any tips on how to check level reliably would be much appreciated. Also should there be any kind of a seal / o-ring on the filler hole or top of dipstick ?

Cheers
Mark T

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Many thanks, I'll give it a go and advise what I find, is dexron IV the way to go these days ?

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Mark T

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Checked per instructions, required ~3 pints Dex III to get it spot on, did not puke at any time during top up process, but then I did not let it immediately idle on downward slope, l also noticed that the rubber seal at the top of the dipstick was not being fully inserted in to the dipstick tube due to catching on the engine oil dipstick, some minor adjustments fixed this, much better fit now. No difference in functionality always worked as it should. I have a Transgo TF-1 shift kit to go in soon so will probably change fluid to Redline Type F at that time.

Thanks for the help
Mark T

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Be very difficult to get coolant/water in my transmission as the cooling is autonomous (ie not part of the engine cooling radiator) however, l do appriciate the concern and will keep a close eye on it. I guess its the same concern for any lubricant or fuel spillage, once the H2O/water has evaporated even engine coolent/antifreeze is highly flammable at exhaust manifold temperatures.

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Mark T