[C320-list] Xmission Dip Stick 101

[Ken Danko]

I am somewhat confused on this same issue. My owner's manual says that I 
should fill to a level between the two lines. The dip stick has only one 
line near the bottom and a hole near the top. What happens if you over fill?

Ken Danko
Grace, #802

Jon Vez wrote:
> John, that line scribed near the bottom of the dip stick is the full level
> for the transmission gearbox. As Karl says, it's important to measure by
> setting the dip stick in the opening and not screwing it down. It can be
> difficult to read since the oil should remain opaque (unlike the engine
> oil). Definitely do not overfill!
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> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Frost
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> Subject: [C320-list] Xmission Dip Stick 101
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> I just (almost) completed my first time oil change on my 320 and have a
> question on the transmission oil level.
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> I have a Yanmar 3YM30 engine. My manual says make sure oil level is not too
> high or too low.
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> Dumb Question: How do I read the transmission dip stick?
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> It is  rigid, roughly 6" long and I only can see one line scribed on it,
> looks to be about 3/4" from bottom of the rod.
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> Is that the "full" "or "low" line? I am guessing that is the full line and
> the bottom of the rod is the low line, but don't like to guess on expensive
> topics..
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> Filling to that line only fills the transmission about 20% full, but I
> assume the gears are bathed in what is there.
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> What happens if I am over it?
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> Thanks!
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> John 
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> 2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118 
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> Lake Guntersville, AL
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