Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATM)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL

HINT: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)





a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, adjust the shift lever into each position from P to L position, and return to the P position.
c. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
d. Insert it back fully into the pipe.
e. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.