Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

NOTE: The vehicle must have been driven so that the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature. (fluid temperature: 158 - 176°F or 70 - 80°C)

a. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake.



b. With the engine idling, shift the selector into each gear from P range to L range and return to P range.

NOTE: Depress the brake pedal.

c. Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean.
d. Push it back fully into the tube.



e. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side of the hot range, add fluid.
Fluid type: ATF DEXRON (R) II

CAUTION: Do not overfill.

2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION
If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.

3. REPLACE ATF

CAUTION: Do not overfill.




a. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
b. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
c. With the engine OFF, and new fluid through the dip stick tube.
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Fluid: ATF DEXRON(R) II

Capacity:
A140E: 5.3 liters (5.6 US qts, 4.7 Imp. qts)
A140L: 5.7 liters (6.0 US qts, 5.0 Imp. qts)

Drain and refill (Reference):
A140E, A140L: 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)

d. Start the engine and shift the selector into all positions from P through L and then shift into P.



e. With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the "COOL" level on the dipstick.




f. Check the fluid level with the normal fluid temperature (158 - 176°F or 70 - 80 °C) and add as necessary.

CAUTION: Do not overfill.