Normal Operating Temperature

Be sure to check transmission fluid level at every engine oil change. Perform a fluid level check when transmission fluid is at normal temperature, 70 to 80° C (158 to 175° F). Driving the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) in "D" range for 15 minutes will raise fluid temperature to the normal operating temperature. Fluid level check procedure is as follows:
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Apply parking brake and block vehicle wheels.
3. With selector lever in "P" position, start engine. DO NOT race engine.
4. Run engine at idle and move selector lever through each range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then return to the "P" position.
5. Let engine idle for three minutes more.
6. With engine running at idle, remove fluid level indicator from filler tube and wipe indicator off.
7. Reinsert fluid level indicator into filler tube making sure it is seated in its original position.





8. Remove the indicator and check the fluid level. The level should be between the "FULL HOT" and "LOW HOT" marks. If the level is below the "LOW HOT" mark, add fluid to bring the level to the "FULL HOT" mark. Bringing the fluid level from the "LOW HOT" mark to the "FULL HOT" mark requires 0.3 liters (0.3 qts.) of fluid. Use Dexron(R)-III automatic transmission fluid, or equivalent.
9. If fluid was added, repeat steps 5 through 8.