JRE Dipstick Installation Overview - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

WoodBoss · 02-19-2018, 10:19 AM

I thought it was time to install a dipstick on the automatic transmission. Not knowing the exact level of transmission fluid in an automatic can be a bad thing especially on hard launches at the dragstrip. I made a short viseo of what I did to install the dipstick.

LCPLPunk · 02-19-2018, 12:30 PM

I just did this a few days ago. Not sure if you mentioned it in the vid, but that bolt is a 15mm.

W.E.G. · 02-20-2018, 08:33 PM

I would be interested to see where the fluid level registers on the dipstick at various temperatures.

The Helm manual instructs that "correct" level is obtained when the fluid stops running out of the level-check straw-hole
at the prescribed temperature (which is neither cold or full-hot).

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WoodBoss · 02-26-2018, 11:57 AM

After adding an extra quart, when the car is hot and running in Neutral, my level was right at the top of the cross hatch area. The cross hatch area on the dipstick says "Hot" BTW.

LCPLPunk · 02-26-2018, 03:41 PM

Thanks for info!

InfernoB · 09-06-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodBoss

After adding an extra quart, when the car is hot and running in Neutral, my level was right at the top of the cross hatch area. The cross hatch area on the dipstick says "Hot" BTW.

Any idea what "hot and running in Neutral" refers to specifically, concerning the actual temperature of the fluid? Thanks!

John_C · 01-07-2019, 04:44 AM

So running in neutral and hot is the proper way to check fluid level with the JRE dip stick?

Badbubba · 01-15-2019, 08:35 AM

I would be leary of the markings on the dipstick. Unless you leaked atf, you should still be at the factory fill level. I wouldn't think you burned off any atf. The only way to really know is to drain it and replace with the recommended capacity or pull the fill plug, then check the installed dipstick. Idk if 1qt over capacity would be harmful to the auto, too much can be.

John_C · 01-20-2019, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badbubba

I would be leary of the markings on the dipstick. Unless you leaked atf, you should still be at the factory fill level. I wouldn't think you burned off any atf. The only way to really know is to drain it and replace with the recommended capacity or pull the fill plug, then check the installed dipstick. Idk if 1qt over capacity would be harmful to the auto, too much can be.

I replaced the speed sensors and did a fluid and filter change. Did the JRE dip stick at the same time.

So I have no baseline.

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kwikbowtie · 09-18-2022, 01:45 AM

Does the fluid need to be between 86-122 F when checking the level on the JRE dipstick? If you add the extra quart to get to the top of the "Hot" hatch marks what is the temp of the fluid with the tranny in park to check level?

02-19-2018, 12:30 PM	#2
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I just did this a few days ago. Not sure if you mentioned it in the vid, but that bolt is a 15mm. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-20-2018, 08:33 PM	#3
W.E.G. breaker of things Drives: 2011 SS and 1988 Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 110	I would be interested to see where the fluid level registers on the dipstick at various temperatures. The Helm manual instructs that "correct" level is obtained when the fluid stops running out of the level-check straw-hole at the prescribed temperature (which is neither cold or full-hot). . . . . Attached Images

02-26-2018, 03:41 PM	#5
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Thanks for info! __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

01-07-2019, 04:44 AM	#7
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01-15-2019, 08:35 AM	#8
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	I would be leary of the markings on the dipstick. Unless you leaked atf, you should still be at the factory fill level. I wouldn't think you burned off any atf. The only way to really know is to drain it and replace with the recommended capacity or pull the fill plug, then check the installed dipstick. Idk if 1qt over capacity would be harmful to the auto, too much can be. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

02-26-2018, 11:57 AM	#4
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	After adding an extra quart, when the car is hot and running in Neutral, my level was right at the top of the cross hatch area. The cross hatch area on the dipstick says "Hot" BTW.

09-18-2022, 01:45 AM	#10
kwikbowtie Drives: 87 Monte SS, 68 Chevelle SS, Camaro Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Maryland Heights, MO Posts: 1	temp of fluid when checking level with JRE dipstick Does the fluid need to be between 86-122 F when checking the level on the JRE dipstick? If you add the extra quart to get to the top of the "Hot" hatch marks what is the temp of the fluid with the tranny in park to check level?