944 trans fluid level.

[jackd2001]

How do I check my trans fluid level. When I drive the car home and park it it is below the low level (and it feels like it. when I remove the cap it rises. How do I know the proper level?

do I fill it a little and put the cap back on to settle or what

[jackd2001]

1985.5 automatic

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Don't know about the Porsche automatics, but every other automatic I've ever either owned or dealt with required the level to be checked hot (i.e. after at least 30 minutes of driving).

[arbita1]

This is from the owners manual.

Checking the ATF level
The ATF has to be checked at frequent
intervals, for instance, when the engine oil is
being checked or at least at the specified
intervals (see Maintenance schedule). A
correct ATF level is very important for the
proper functioning of the transmission. Thereading should be done when the ATF is
warm, with the engine idling, the selector lever
in Neutral and the parking brake applied.
The level of the ATF fluid can be checked
visually through the transparent reservoir. This
reservoir is located at the rear end of the
transmission housing. You have enough ATF if
the fluid level is between the Min. and Max.
marks. It should never be above or below
these marks.
The difference between the two marks is 1
U.S. pint or 0.4 liter.
If level is too high or too low do not just add or
drain ATF. Have your dealer check and correct
the cause as soon as possible.
For correct ATF specifications, see "Filling
Capacities".