Checking the Oil Quality and the Oil Level In the Transmission

Checking The Oil Quality And The Oil Level In The Transmission







NOTE: Transmission fluid quality and level are extremely important for transmission function. Therefore it is imperative that these are correct. In addition the oil level is dependent on oil temperature.

- Ignition on.
- Read off the oil temperature.

Check the oil level. If the oil level is low check for leakage. Top up with oil.

Check the quality of the oil.

Replace the transmission fluid if the fluid smells burnt.

Check the transmission fluid for metal swarf. Take a sample using the dipstick.

Replace the transmission if the transmission fluid contains metal swarf.

Other information:
- To replace the transmission fluid, see Transmission fluid, replacing.
- To check the level, see Oil level, checking.
- To check the quality of the transmission fluid, see Oil grade, checking.

Select an alternative below:
1. No fault detected.
2. Transmission fluid replaced, the level was low or quality was poor
3. The transmission fluid contains metal swarf.

1. Continue with Next Procedure. Refer to Checking Shift Solenoid S3.
2. Refer to Resetting Adaptation And The Counter For "Transmission Oil Change". Resetting Adaptation And The Counter For "Transmission Oil Change"
3. Refer to Replacing the Transmission. Replacing The Transmission