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Transmission Fluid Circuit, Bleeding






Transmission Fluid Circuit, Bleeding

- Check and add transmission fluid as necessary. Refer to => [ Checking ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.

Wear protective eyewear.

- Perform a road test. the transmission fluid temperature must reach at least 100 °C (212 °F) to bleed the circuit.

When the air leaves the circuit, the fluid level in the transmission decreases. Therefore, the level must be checked again later after the fluid cools.

- Let the transmission fluid cool down to 30 °C (86 °F).

- Check the transmission fluid level again. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.