ElDorado Advantage - Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Refer to the Engine Manufacturer’s
Operation and Maintenance Manual
for recommended lubricants and
capacities.
i CAUTION
MAINTAIN THE CORRECT ENGINE
OIL LEVEL. OPERATING THE ENGINE
WITH THE OIL LEVEL BELOW THE LOW
MARK, OR ABOVE THE HIGH MARK,
COULD RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE.
REFER TO THE OEM OPERATOR’S
MANUALS FOR DIPSTICK FLUID LEVEL
MARKINGS AND DIPSTICK FLUID
LEVEL MARKINGS FIGURE.
10. CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL.
With the vehicle on a level surface,
check the fluid level in the trans-
mission using one of the following
procedures.
 The fluid must be warm to ensure an
accurate reading. The fluid level rises as
temperature increases.
A. HOT CHECK.
1. Operate the transmission in a
drive range until normal operating
temperature, 160°F to 200°F (71°C to
93°C), is reached.
2. Put the vehicle into Park. Let the
engine run at idle.
3. Pull out the transmission dipstick
and wipe it clean, then re-insert it into
the filler tube all the way until it stops.
Pull out the dipstick and check where
the fluid level is on the dipstick. A safe
operating level is any level within the
“HOT” band (upper) on the dipstick.
Refer to the OEM Operator’s Manuals
for information on dipstick markings.
4. If the fluid is not within this range,
add or drain fluid as needed to bring
the level to the top of the “HOT” band.
Refer to the OEM Operator’s Manuals
for approved transmission fluids and
transmission fluid capacities.
i CAUTION
HOT FLUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
BURNS, AND DAMAGE TO EYES.
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE
ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE
FLUID IS AVOIDED.
B. COLD CHECK.
1. A cold check may be made when the
sump temperature is 60°F to 104°F
(71°C to 93°C).
2. Run the engine for at least one (1)
minute to clear the fluid of air.
3. With the engine at idle speed and
foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear range,
providing enough time for the gear to
engage. Return the gear selector to
Park.
4. With the engine still running at idle,
pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean,
then reinsert the dipstick into the filler
tube until it bottoms out.
5. Pull out the transmission dipstick
and wipe it clean, then reinsert it into
the filler tube all the way until it stops.
Pull out the dipstick and check where
the fluid level is on the dipstick. A safe
operating level is any level within the
“COLD” band (lower) on the dipstick.
Refer to the OEM Operator’s Manuals
for dipstick markings.
6. If the fluid is not within this range,
add or drain fluid as needed to bring
the level to the top of the “COLD”
band. Refer to the OEM Operator’s
Manuals for approved transmission
fluids and transmission fluid capacities.
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