Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level if you have been driving:
0
When outside temperatures are above 90"
F
(32"
C).
0
At high speed for quite a while.
0
In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
0
While
pulling a trailer.
To
get the right reading, the fluid should be at norrnal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C
to
93°C).
Checking
Transmission
Fluid Hot
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24
krn)
when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the
vehicle
in
DRIVE
(D)
until the engine temperature gage
moves and then remains steady
for
10
minutes. Then
follow the hot check procedures.
Checking
Transmission
Fluid Cold
A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting
for eight hours or more with the engine
off
and
is
used
only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five
minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F
(10°C)
or
more. If it's colder than
50°F
(lO"C), you may have to
idle the engine longer. Should the fluid level be low
during a cold check, you
must
perform a hot check
before adding fluid. This will give you a more accurate
reading of the fluid level.
Checking the
Fluid
Hot
or
Cold
0
0
0
0
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 minutes or more.
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