A/T Fluid Inspection

Automatic Transmission Fluid

INSPECTION

CAUTION: The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature. Pay attention to the fluid temperature when checking ATF level.

1. Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the engine to raise ATF temperature to 70-80°C (158-176°F) on SUBARU Select Monitor.
2. Make sure the vehicle is level.





3. After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1), set the select lever in P range. Measure the ATF level with the engine idling for one or two minutes.
4. Make sure that ATF level is above the center of upper and lower marks at HOT side.
5. If the ATF level is below the center between upper and lower marks, add the recommended ATF until the ATF level is found above the center between upper and lower marks.

CAUTION:
^ Use care not to exceed the upper limit level.
^ When ATF temperature is 70°C (158°F) or less, remember that the addition of ATF to the upper limit mark of HOT side will result in overfilling of ATF, causing a transmission failure.

6. Check ATF level after raising ATF temperature to 70-80°C (158-176°F) by running the vehicle or by idling the engine again.
7. If the ATF level is below the halfway point between upper and lower mark, check for leaks of the transmission. If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace gasket, oil seals, plugs or other parts.