A/T - Low Fluid Level

Number 83-T-36 Section 7 Date 06/83
Subject: LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL - 2000 WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION



Early 1983 2000's equipped with manual 5-speed transaxles may experience a condition of insufficient fluid even though the fluid level indicator (dipstick) reads slightly below the "FULL" mark.. The condition is the result of a reservoir effect causing an amount of oil to become trapped in the 90~ elbow threaded to the case that the fill tube and dipstick enter (see illustration).

A fluid level reading 2 mm below the "FULL" mark indicates the transaxle could have between zero and approximately two quarts of fluid in it. If this condition is noted, add 5W-30 motor oil (in one pint increments) to bring the level at least even with (or as much as 6 mm above) the "FULL" mark.

Later model 2000 vehicles will incorporate a new design indicator (part number 14075760)..