Cold Level Check at Room Temperature

NOTE: Cold level is check at Room Temperature of About 25°C (77°F)

If transmission was overhauled or fluid was drained for oil pan (and or valve body) service, refill fluid after assembling and check its level according to the following procedures:

1. Place vehicle on level surface.
2. Apply parking brake and block vehicle wheels.
3. With selector lever in P position, start engine and run it at idle for five minutes. DO NOT RACE ENGINE.
4. Move selector lever through each range and put it in P position again.





5. With engine running at idle, check fluid level on oil level gauge. Fluid level should be between FULL COLD and LOW COLD marks on oil level gauge.
6. If level is below LOW COLD mark, add fluid to bring level between LOW COLD and FULL COLD marks. Use DEXRON-III or equivalent automatic transmission fluid. DO NOT OVERFILL.
The above COLD level check is strictly temporary. Therefore, as a final check perform HOT level check at normal operating temperature as described previously.