Automatic Transmission Fluid
3. Pull out the filter and replace it.
4.
Replace the cover and the screws.
When
to
Check and Change
A
good time to check your automatic transmission fluid
level is when the engine oil is changed.
Change both the fluid and filter every
15,000
miles
(25
000
km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90
OF
(32
O
C)
or higher.
0
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If
you
do not use your vehicle under any
of
these
conditions, change the fluid and filter
every
100,000
miles
(166
000
km).
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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