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2013 2.5L Tranmission Dipstick Size

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We know that our cars did not come with a trans dipstick :(
I bought an after market one. I don't believe it is the exact size, but close.
It measures just over 22.5" from base where it touches the fill tube to end.
The sweet spot is from 21 5/8" - 22 1/8"
Does anybody have the exact size?

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All you have to do is use a charging pipe set that screws into the drain plug hole that's on the CVT oil pan. Pour in only 3 qts. Now make sure to Fully warm up the CVT by driving the car around slowly for about 30 minutes; the temperature should be in the range of 170F - 180F. Now let it idle. Make sure the car is level! Remove the overflow plug from the overflow port that's under the CVT converter case; it's at an angled position. For the CVT's that don't have a seperate overflow port, remove the drain plug on the oil pan; assuming the charging pipe is installed. If fluid comes out, let it continue to come out until it stops during the first "hiccup"; now at this point put the plug back on; the CVT is now full. If no fluid comes out, then slowly pour a little of the fluid in until fluid starts coming out of the overflow port. let it continue to come out until it stops during the first "hiccup"; now at this point put the plug back on; the CVT is now full. Now drive it some more for about 15 minutes or more, then recheck the fluid level while it's idling. At this point you can re-calibrate the full mark on your new aftermarket dip stick by cutting a new set of marks on the stick.
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