Automatic Transmission Fluid
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
50,000
miles
(83
000
km)
if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
9
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0
When doing frequent trailer towing.
regularly reaches
90°F
(32°C) or higher.
Uses such as found in taxi, police
or
delivery
If
you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter every
100,000
miles
(1
66
000
km).
service.
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 transmission.
Too
much can mean that some
of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
part or exhaust system parts, starting
a
fire.
Too little fluid could cause the transmission to
overheat.
Be
sure to get an accurate reading if you
check your transmission fluid.
Wait at least
30
minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level
if
you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F
(32°C).
At
high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather
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).
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