FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Oil Grade, Checking






Oil grade, checking

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Check the fluid

Warning! Use rubber gloves when carrying out this procedure as it is easy to spill the fluid.





Note! Use only transmission fluid according to Lubrication transmission Tools and Equipment.

Check the fluid by draining off a small amount. Remove the integrated oil level plug quickly (Torx 40).
Fit the integrated oil level plug (Torx 40) by hand. Reuse the old O-ring.

Note! Use a clean measuring glass so the color of the fluid can be seen.

Is the fluid level low?
- Perform a basic fluid level check according to Transmission oil level - checking, B6304T2, TF-80SC AWD Checking Oil Level Transmission oil level - checking Checking Oil Level to remove a small amount of fluid.

Is the fluid discolored or smell burnt?
- Check if diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM-P089709 has been stored in the transmission control module (TCM).
- When changing fluid, see Transaxle oil, B6304T2, TF-80SC AWD Transaxle Oil.

Is there water in the fluid (fluid gray in color)?
- Find out the cause of the water in the fluid.
- Replace the transmission as described in Transmission, B6304T2, TF-80SC AWD Transmission.

Note! Always replace the radiator and the additional oil cooler (where applicable) if there are signs of water in the gearbox fluid.

Flush clean the oil cooler, pipes and oil hoses

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.

Note! Use only transmission fluid according to Lubrication transmission Tools and Equipment.

Checking the oil level
Check transmission fluid level according to: Transmission oil level - checking, B6304T2, TF-80SC AWD Checking Oil Level Transmission oil level - checking Checking Oil Level.