Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUIDChange A/T fluid
If you have an A/T fluid changer, use this changer to replace the A/T fluid. If you do not have an A/T fluid changer, replace the A/T fluid by the following procedure.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the discharge.
CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If the A/T fluid has all drained out before then, the engine should be stopped at that point. Discharge volume: Approximately 4.5 cu.dm (4.8 quarts)
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out.
Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case to drain the A/T fluid.
Discharge volume: Approximately 0.6 cu.dm (0.6 quart)
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)
CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid cannot be poured in.
5. Pour new A/T fluid (Diamond ATF SP III or equivalent) in through the oil filler tube.
Adding volume: Approximately 5.1 cu.dm (5.4 quarts)
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid)
7. Pour the new A/T fluid in through the oil filler tube.
NOTE: Check for contamination or burnt smell. If A/T fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6 and 7 before proceeding to Step B.
8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 above, and firmly replace the dipstick.
9. Start the engine and run it at idle for 1 - 2 minutes.
10. Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move it to the "N" position.
11. Check that the A/T fluid level is at the "COLD" mark on the dipstick. If the level is lower than this, pour in more A/T fluid.
12. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature rises to the normal temperature [70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)], and then check the A/T fluid level again. The A/T fluid level must be at the "HOT" mark.
NOTE: The A/T fluid temperature is measured with scan tool (MUT-II). The "COLD" level is for reference only; the "HOT" level should be regarded as the standard level.
NOTE: If it takes some amount of time until the A/T fluid reaches its normal operating temperature [70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F)] check the A/T fluid level by referring to the diagram.
13. When A/T fluid is under the specified level, pour in more A/T fluid. When A/T fluid is over the specified level, drain the excessive A/T fluid from the drain plug to adjust A/T fluid level to the specified level.
14. Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube.