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'99 Acura RL - ATF Change: Way high on the dipstick, drain pan empty

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Hey Folks! I did an ATF change and evidently put in way too much fluid down the dipstick tube. I'd say a smidge over a quart came out (very brown) and I put in 3 quarts per EricTheCarGuy on youtube. I took it for a spin and it felt okay in the first couple gears. To check the level, I got the car level and let it run til the radiator fans started up. As soon as I killed the engine I pushed in the dipstick and pulled it out.

For the life of me, I can't get any fluid out. When I take out the drain bolt, nothing comes out. I stuck a 1/4" vinyl hose down the dipstick tube roughly the length of the dipstick and couldn't get any fluid to draw up.

I'm about to take it to a shop before I make a $2,500 mistake. Any thoughts? Thanks!!
 
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