Fluid - A/T: Testing and Inspection

LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.





2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F).

CAUTION: Do not warm the transaxle by performing stalls. This will damage the torque converter.





4. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P-1), pausing momentarily in each range.
5. Shift back to P position.





NOTE: If the ATF level is too high or too low in hot condition, the following problems may be the cause.





6. Ensure that the ATF level is between max. and min.





CONDITION
Determine whether the automatic transaxle should be disassembled by noting:
1. If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
2. If the ATF smells strange or unusual.