AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT [FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL]

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Oil and Chemical Type

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 front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the ATF dipstick securing bolt.

3.  Adjust the ATF level.

(1)  Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT (ATF temperature).

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

(3)  Remove the dipstick and wipe the ATF off using a clean cloth while leaving the engine idling.

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Warning

•  Keep hands and tools away from the cooling fan even if the cooling fan is not operating to prevent injury, or damage to the cooling fan.

•  Do not touch parts which have become heated. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

(4)  Insert the ATF dipstick and pull it out again.

(5)  Verify that ATF is adhering to the central marker area on the ATF dipstick.

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

Note

•  The ATF color is blue.

•  Use genuine ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL.

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4.  Insert the ATF dipstick and install the securing bolt.

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5.  Install front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)