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Trans dipstick reads higher on second read?

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Old 10-28-18, 08:49 AM
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Default Trans dipstick reads higher on second read?

I just went to check my trans fluid level after driving for about an hour, trans in operating temp, engine running, gear in park. When I first pull out the dipstick and read the level, it was halfway between low and full, which was unusual as it normally reads full, so I thought I have a leak somewhere. So I wiped off the dipstick and reinserted it and the second time it reads the usual reading. Has this ever happened to you guys?
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When I turn over my dipstick it will read differently on either side. One side reads full and the other side is 1/3 down between hot and cold after an extended trip.
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