I just replaced the transmission fluid (dexron III from toyota). I pulled out about 3.3 litres but put back in the specified amount of 3.1 L (it is a 4 speed automatic). The manual says to check the dipstick, but difficult to read as the fluid smears along the dipstick --I am good with the oil changes, not so good here. It seems like where it is solid is on the upper end of the cold, the dipstick has 2 v-grooves for cold and I put it at the 2nd or higher level indicating v-groove if that makes sense.
Also, it seems I may have stripped the drain plug and if so, it did not take much. No fluid is leaking but essentially, when I try to tighten it eventually loosens so that I can turn it by hand so I tightened it to just until it gives. It has 80,000 km and the plug was surprisingly easy to remove --any thoughts on whether it is/was stripped, whether a washer is crushed. Prefer good news.
Back the the refill, I filled it with 3 litres, started the vehicle and ran it through Low to Park a few times and the put in park and idled for a while. Does that sound like the right procedure?
Appreciate any help.