Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

Warning When the transmission and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the 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
18 - 22 Nm (1.8 - 2.3 kgf.m, 14 - 16 inch lbs.)
5. Add the specified amount and type of ATF through the oil filler tube.
ATF type
M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron(R)II)
Fill amount
6.7 L (7.1 US qt. 5.9 Imp qt.)
6. Install the dipstick.
7. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT 65° C (149° F) range.
- Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.