Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Without Automated Equipment

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill - Without Automated Equipment






Draining

1. With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.






Refill

1. Install the transmission fluid pan drain plug.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





2. NOTICE: The use of any other transmission fluid than specified can result in the transmission failing to operate in a normal manner or transmission failure.

Fill the transmission.

- Add 7.0L (7.5 qt) of transmission fluid to the transmission through the transmission fluid filler tube.

3. Start the engine. Move the selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.

4. With the engine running and the at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved (transmission fluid should be in the cross-hatched area of the transmission fluid level indicator).