I couldn't find anyone specifically talking about this, although I've read many threads on the forum and they've been hugely useful - so thanks to everyone here.
I changed the transmission fluid in my TJ today ('03 with manual NV3550). I used the Redline MTL 75W80 as suggested here. Using a fluid pump with just over a 0.2 qt capacity, I transferred fluid from the bottle ~10 times until it started overflowing from the transmission. I roughly verified the 2.1 qts by the 1 gallon bottle being a little less than half full. Once it stopped running down the side, I poked my finger in the fill port but couldn't feel any oil below it. I transferred a little extra fluid and it immediately started running down the side of the transmission again. The jeep was parked on a flat surface.
My question is this - Is there some sort of cavity created around the fill port so the fluid doesn't pool there? I don't have an endoscope and couldn't really get a good look with my phone camera. I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but I want to make sure it's topped off. Thanks for the help.
I changed the transmission fluid in my TJ today ('03 with manual NV3550). I used the Redline MTL 75W80 as suggested here. Using a fluid pump with just over a 0.2 qt capacity, I transferred fluid from the bottle ~10 times until it started overflowing from the transmission. I roughly verified the 2.1 qts by the 1 gallon bottle being a little less than half full. Once it stopped running down the side, I poked my finger in the fill port but couldn't feel any oil below it. I transferred a little extra fluid and it immediately started running down the side of the transmission again. The jeep was parked on a flat surface.
My question is this - Is there some sort of cavity created around the fill port so the fluid doesn't pool there? I don't have an endoscope and couldn't really get a good look with my phone camera. I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but I want to make sure it's topped off. Thanks for the help.