32RH dipstick length?

This is a common question and I've yet to see an answer I believed 100%.

If anyone has a 98-02 TJ with the 4.0 engine and automatic transmission please carefully measure the length of its dipstick and post it here. I'll add it to my notes for future reference.
 
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This is a common question and I've yet to see an answer I believed 100%.

If anyone has a 98-02 TJ with the 4.0 engine and automatic transmission please carefully measure the length of its dipstick and post it here. I'll add it to my notes for future reference.

Mine is 28-7/8" from what would be the top of the tube.
 
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This is a common question and I've yet to see an answer I believed 100%.

If anyone has a 98-02 TJ with the 4.0 engine and automatic transmission please carefully measure the length of its dipstick and post it here. I'll add it to my notes for future reference.

I just did a fluid and filter on my tj. I added 4 quarts of fluid. Do you think I am safe with that until I can get the right dipstick. It seems to be shifting fine. I just don't want to do any damage if it is too full or too empty. Thanks again for all your help.
 
I just did a fluid and filter on my tj. I added 4 quarts of fluid. Do you think I am safe with that until I can get the right dipstick. It seems to be shifting fine. I just don't want to do any damage if it is too full or too empty. Thanks again for all your help.
4 quarts is a typical amount needed after that. If it's not slipping any at all I'd just wait until you have a known accurate length dipstick so you can be assured of a more accurate level check.
 
Yes for the transmission.
This may be considering adding whipped cream to the banana split you already provided but it'd be great to get the measurements from the bottom of the dipstick to the several informational lines stamped onto it giving the various ATF level add/full/cold/hot points. That way they could be added to a generic dipstick so it's usable with the 32RH. :)
 
4 quarts is a typical amount needed after that. If it's not slipping any at all I'd just wait until you have a known accurate length dipstick so you can be assured of a more accurate level check.

Appreciate the information. I'll keep it off the trails until I can locate the correct dipstick. Surprisingly hard to find. If you come across one please let me know. Have a great day. I have to say that the help and information available in this forum is invaluable. Thanks to everyone that contributes.
 
This may be considering adding whipped cream to the banana split you already provided but it'd be great to get the measurements from the bottom of the dipstick to the several informational lines stamped onto it giving the various ATF level add/full/cold/hot points. That way they could be added to a generic dipstick so it's usable with the 32RH. :)

I'll try to get it later, I need to stop playing on the internet and finish this bid.:LOL:
 
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I pretty much make my own hours but I promised the GC I would get it to him today.


Bottom of dipstick to minimum 1-1/4 inch
Bottom of dipstick to maximum 1-7/8 inch

Not to pick nits, but a measurement from the top of the dipstick would be more meaningful if you didn't think you had the correct length dipstick. No matter how long the dipstick is, the top will always be the same distance from the full mark.
 
Not to pick nits, but a measurement from the top of the dipstick would be more meaningful if you didn't think you had the correct length dipstick. No matter how long the dipstick is, the top will always be the same distance from the full mark.
I get what you're saying but he previously gave a precise measurement of the entire dipstick length. Between all the measurements provided above I'd be very comfortable using them to determine its ATF level.
 
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Measurements need to be taken from the top. Not the top of the handle but the top of the dipstick where it rests on top of the dipstick tube.

There are chrysler transmissions that do not come with dipsticks and use a “special tool” that measures from the bottom of the trans pan. Both tj autos do not apply to that.
 
Not to pick nits, but a measurement from the top of the dipstick would be more meaningful if you didn't think you had the correct length dipstick. No matter how long the dipstick is, the top will always be the same distance from the full mark.

Post number 3. Do I need to do the math?:)