Much of the ATF works inside the torque converter. The engine has to be
running to fill the converter. When the pump stops and the coveter is no
longer spinning some of the fluid will drain out giving a high reading on
the stick. This is much different than checking the engine oil level where
you want the oil to have a chance to drain down.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stan Shapiro
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 11:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: ATF

Sorry for the newbie question.. I know you check the automatic trans fluid
with the engine warm, but should the engine be running for an accurate
level?    I am reading contradictory info.     Since I don't want to
overfill the trans, I would like to do it right.

Thanks

Stan

90 Westy