Checking Transaxle Fluid Cold

FLUID CHECK (COLD) 4T80-E TRANSAXLE

NOTE: This procedure is valid when vehicle is cold, has not been driven and transmission fluid temperature is between 70° and 90° F. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Approximately five minutes are available to finish this procedure before cold temperature is exceeded and the test becomes invalid.

1. Apply brake and start engine.

2. Hold brake and move shifter through each gear range, pausing three seconds in each. Return shifter to Park.

3. Apply parking brake and allow engine to idle for two to three minutes.

4. For remainder of test, shifter should be in Park, parking brake should be applied and foot brake NOT applied (foot brake will affect oil level).

5. Remove dipstick and wipe clean, then insert dipstick for three seconds and pull out.

6. Check both sides of dipstick. Fluid level on lower side must be in cold range of indicator.

7. If level is in cold range, no level adjustment is necessary.

8. If level is not in cold range, add fluid until level reaches middle of cold range. Transaxle will need to be warmed and fluid level checked again. Refer to "Hot Transaxle Fluid" checking procedure.