Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

U151E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

HINT
* Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature:

70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)

* The ATF temperature can be checked with the Techstream.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/T Oil Temperature 1.

(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.

(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to each position from the P to L position, and return it to the P position.





(c) Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.

(d) Fully push the dipstick back into the pipe.

(e) Take the dipstick out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range.

If the level is not in the HOT range, add transaxle fluid.

CAUTION:
Wear gloves when working.