Transmission Fluid Replacement
CHANGE A/T FLUIDIf 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 A/T fluid.
CAUTION: The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is started. If all the A/T fluid has drained out before then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
2. Start the engine and let the A/T fluid drain out. (Running conditions: N range with engine idling) approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts) of A/T fluid should be removed.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case to drain the A/T fluid.
approximately 2.0 dm3 (2.1 quarts) of A/T fluid should be removed.
4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 32 ± 2 Nm (24 ± 1 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Stop pouring if the full volume of A/T fluid can not be added.
5. Add new A/T fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP Ill or equivalent) through the oil filter tube.
approximately 5.5 dm3 (5.8 quarts) of A/T fluid should be added.
6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the contaminated A/T fluid)
7. Add new A/T fluid (DIAMOND ATF SP III or equivalent) through the oil filter tube.
approximately 3.5 dm3 (3.7 quarts) of A/T fluid should be added.
NOTE: Check for contamination or a burnt odor. If the A/T fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6 and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.
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 MB991958. 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. If the A/T fluid is under the specified level, pour in more A/T fluid. If the 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.