AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]SM2445499
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection

1.Inspect the ATF for the following to determine whether the transaxle should be disassembled.

• The ATF is muddy.
• The ATF smells strange or unusual.

ATF Condition

Condition

Possible cause
Clear dark red
Normal
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Light red (pink)
Contaminated with water
• Damaged oil cooler
• Poor filler tube installation:
Problem could occur to parts inside the transaxle due to water contamination.
If necessary, replace the transaxle.
Reddish brown
Has burnt smell and metal particles are found
Deteriorated ATF
Defective powertrain components inside the transaxle:
Particles cause wide range of problems by clogging the oil pipe, control valve body and oil cooler.
• A large amount of metal particles are found. If necessary, replace the transaxle.
• Flush the system due to possible clogging of the oil pipe or oil cooler.
Has no burnt smell
Normal
• Discoloration by oxidation


Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection

Caution
• The ATF amount varies according to ATF temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature and adjust the ATF amount to the specified level according to the specified temperature.

1.Place the vehicle on level ground.

2.Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

3.Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
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4.Monitor the ATF temperature using the M-MDS.

5.Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 60—70 °C {140—158 °F}.

6.Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (P—D) while depressing the brake pedal.

7.Shift the selector lever to P position.

8.Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C {149 °F}) while the engine is idling.
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• If necessary, add ATF to the specification.
ATF type
JWS3309