How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at the dealership service
department.
If
you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
Notice:
Too
much or too little fluid can damage
your transaxle.
Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on hot engine or
exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too
little fluid
could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least
30
minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F
(32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
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In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather
To
get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F
to
200°F
(82°C to
93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24
km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C).
If
it's colder than
50°F
(IOOC), you may have to
drive longer.
Checking
the
Fluid
Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK
(P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK
(P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
I hen, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
The dipstick is located
toward the back of the
engine compartment, next
to the brake master
cylinder.
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