Automatic Transaxle Fluid
When
to
Check and Change
A
good time
to
check your automatic transaxle 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
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
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 at 100,000 miles
(166
000
km).
See
Part
A:
Scheduled Maintenance Services
on
page
6-4.
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 transaxle.
Too
much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall
on
hot engine
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Too little
fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading
if
you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if
you have been driving:
0
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At
high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
-
especially in hot weather.
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 (lOOC),
you
may have
to
drive longer.
5-20
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