check trans fluid on rodeo 2004 with dipstick

[rod2004]

With a dipstick AISIN tran on a rodeo 2004, do you have to have the engine running while checking or let it sit cold?

I tried both and while at cold, the fluid level is way up passed H.

And, while engine running, the fluid level is between C and H.

This is confusing cuz I thought at cold the level should be at a lower mark.

Should I fill it some more to get to H while engine running or between C and H is fine?

[amigo-2k]

I think between the C and H is fine. You shouldn't need to add any fluid. If you do it is leaking somewhere.

[Dober89]

You are supposed to check it while the vehicle is in neutral. If you haven't had it out yet and have just started the engine, it should be towards the C mark. If your just getting back from a drive and everything is warmed up, it should be towards the H mark.

[Andie_J]

Mine has 2 sets of H and L marks, one for when the fluid is cold and one when its hot. It was explaned to me the the Cold H and L marks should be a little after the engine is started and the Hot H and L marks after it is drive and reached its normal operating temp. Both are check while the engine is at a normal idel and in PARK. Andie