Wait
at
least
30
minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if
you
have been driving:
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When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
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At high speed for quite a while.
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In
heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
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While pulling a trailer.
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
(lO"C),
you may have
to drive longer.
To
check the
fluid
level
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep
the
engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
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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).
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Let
the
engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these
steps:
1.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe
it
with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Push
it
back
in
all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull
it
back out again.
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