Warm, idling, in PARK. Don't overfill! Right between the marks.
Now get out there and check it, boys.

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@kippert.com> wrote:

> I got my '90 Carat running and out for a test drive on Sunday and was very
> pleased with how well it ran and drove after setting unstarted for about 2
> years. Engine starts and runs good but idles a tad rough (no surprise). Auto
> tranny shifts smoothly up and down. I checked the owners manual which says
> it should be warm (not hot or cold) when checking the automatic
> transmissions fluid level, but it said nothing about having the engine
> idling which is typical of most cars.
>
> It seems like a no brainer that you check it with engine off, but I still
> feel compelled to ask if this assumption is correct.
>
> Thanks!
> Mark K
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD "Old Gold"
> 1990 Carat/2WD/Auto "Carol"
>