Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT (GF4A-EL)

WARNING: When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

Tightening torque 40 - 53 Nm (4.0 - 5.5 kgf-m, 29 - 39 ft. lbs.)

5. Remove the oil dipstick and add the specified amount and type of ATF through the oil filler tube.

ATF type: M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron II)

Capacity: 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)

6. Install the oil dipstick.
7. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT 65°C (149°F) range.
8. Add ATF to the specified level if necessary.