Fluid - A/T: Adjustments

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [FW6A-EL]

CAUTION:
- Only adjust the ATF level when the ATF temperature is 45-55 °C {113-131 °F}. If the ATF level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
- Do not add ATF over the specification. Otherwise, the transaxle performance could be reduced and ATF could leak.

1. Remove aerodynamic undercover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.

3. Remove the dipstick.

4. Adjust the ATF level.
a. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.

b. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}.

c. Remove the dipstick and wipe the ATF off using a rag while leaving the engine idling.






d. Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.

e. Verify that ATF is adhering to the central marker area on the dipstick.

- If ATF is not adhering to the central marker area on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level to the central marker area.

NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use genuine ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL.





ATF type
- Genuine ATF FZ

5. Insert the dipstick and remove the securing bolt.

Tightening torque
- 8-11 Nm {82-112 kgf-cm, 71-97 in-lbf}

6. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation