Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill





1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler outlet tube from the transmission fluid cooler and position it aside. For additional information, refer to Transaxle/Transmission Cooling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes.





3. Attach a length of suitable drain hose to the transmission fluid cooler.





4. Insert the drain hose into a calibrated 10L (10.5 qt) container.

5. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the transaxle, do not run the engine above idle.

NOTE: If the transmission fluid return rate is less than 0.95L (1.0 qt) in 30 seconds, or if the return hose pulsates, check for restrictions at the pump, transmission fluid cooler or transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Run the engine at idle and pump out 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid.

6. Switch the engine OFF.

7. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the transaxle filler tube.





8. Add 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid to the transaxle.





9. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the transaxle, do not run the engine above idle.

NOTE: If the transmission fluid return rate is less than 0.95L (1.0 qt) in 30 seconds, or if the return hose pulsates, check for restrictions at the pump, transmission fluid cooler or transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Run the engine at idle and pump out 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid.

10. Switch the engine OFF.

11. Add 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid to the transaxle.





12. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the transaxle, do not run the engine above idle.

Run the engine at idle and pump out 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid.

13. Switch the engine OFF.

14. Remove the length of drain hose from the transmission fluid cooler.





15. Connect the transmission fluid cooler outlet tube to the transmission fluid cooler. For additional information, refer to Transaxle/Transmission Cooling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes.





16. Lower the vehicle.

17. Add 3L (3.17 qt) of transmission fluid to the transaxle.





18. Install the transmission fluid level indicator into the transaxle filler tube.





19. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the transaxle, do not run the engine above idle.

Run the engine.

20. Check the transmission fluid level and fill if necessary.