Preliminary Check

CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
- Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature.
(Fluid temperature: 70-80°C or 158-176°F)
- Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does not run.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return to P position.
3. Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean.
4. Push it back fully into the tube.




4. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
If the level is at the low side, add fluid.

Fluid type: Dexron or Equivalent

NOTICE: Do not overfill.

CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.




REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
2. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
3. With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube.

Fluid type: Dexron or Equivalent

Capacity:
Total: 7.2 liters (7.6 US qts, 6.3 Imp. qts)
Drain and refill: 1.6 liters (1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp. qts)

4. Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and then shift into P position.




5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.




6. Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature (70-80°C or 158-176°F) and add as necessary.

NOTICE: Do not overfill.




CHECK FLUID LEAKS
Check for leaks in the transmission as shown. If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, seal packings oil seals, plugs or other parts.