[RC4A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [RC4A-EL]
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. Inspect the ATF for the following to determine whether the transmission should be disassembled.
^ The ATF is muddy
^ The ATF smells strange or unusual.

ATF Condition

ATF Condition:

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection

Caution:
^ The ATF amount varies according to ATF's temperature. Therefore, when inspecting the ATF level or replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature then adjust the ATF amount to the specified level according to the specified temperature.

1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Adjust the length of the thermistor probe measure to the measure same as the dipstick and hold the probe with a paper holder.





4. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
5. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches (60-70°C (140-158°F).

Caution: Do not warm the transmission by stall speed test. This will damage the torque converter.

Note: In some cases it may be necessary to inspect the ATF in the cool range 15-25°C (59-77°F) before warming up the engine.

6. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P-D), pausing momentarily in each range.
7. Shift back to the P position.

Note:
^ If the ATF level is too high or too low when the engine is hot, the following malfunctions may occur.





8. While the engine is idling, verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65°C (149°F) range. Add the specified type of ATF if necessary.
ATF type ATF M-111 or equivalent (e.g. Dexron III)