Transmission Fluid Fill Procedure
Special Tools
- DT-45096 Transmission Oil Cooling System Flush and Flow Test Tool
- DT-45096-30 Transmission Cooler Flush Adapters
- DT-45096-40 Transflow Oil Fill Adapter
- DT-51190 Transmission Fluid Fill Adapter
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools
- If the transmission has the check plug (standpipe design), then follow that method for oil fill procedure. This is the preferred method.
Check the transmission fluid level. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
Check Plug Method (Standpipe Design)
- The quart containers of Dexron® ULV must be shaken to stir up the additives before pouring.
- When the oil level check plug is removed with the engine OFF, transmission fluid may drain from the hole.
- Remove the oil level check plug.
Install the DT-51190 fluid fill pan adapter (1) and, if necessary, one adapter from the DT 45096-30 cooler flush adapters (2).
- Determine the approximate amount of fluid needed to fill the transmission, based on the repair performed. To avoid an under-fill condition, slightly overfill the transmission, and then allow the extra fluid to drain out through the oil level check plug during the transmission fluid level and condition check procedure. Approximate Fluid Capacities (10L60) , or Approximate Fluid Capacities
- Using the DT-51190 fluid fill pan adapter (1), DT-45096-30 cooler flush adapters (2), and the DT-45096 flush and flow test tool (3), add transmission fluid through the check plug hole. Use the FLOW position on the main function switch to pump the fluid.
- Start the engine and move the shift lever through each gear range. Pause for at least 3 seconds in each gear range.
- With the engine still running, remove the DT-51190 fluid fill pan adapter (1), (2), and DT-45096 flush and flow test tool (3) and then check the fluid level. Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
For all 10 speed RWD transmission applications, use ONLY Dexron ® ULV transmission fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid may result in damaging the transmission internally.
The area around the automatic transmission case plug is hot due to the proximity to the exhaust system components. Always wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury.
Transmission fluid is flammable and the area around the automatic transmission case plug is hot due to the proximity of the exhaust system components. Always wear protective gloves to avoid personal injury. When draining the transmission, protect all exhaust components including the catalytic converter and catalytic converter heat shield from making contact with transmission fluid. Failure to do this could cause smoke and/or a fire resulting in serious bodily injury or severe vehicle damage.
The DT-45096 flush and flow test tool is being utilized as a convenient method to pump the fluid into the bottom pan. A suitable hand pump may also be used instead. When using the DT-45096 flush and flow test tool, monitor the display panel to determine the amount of fluid being pumped from the tool supply tank into the transmission.
Failure to start the engine and move the shift lever through the gear ranges before removing the DT-51190 fluid fill pan adapter and DT-45096-30 cooler flush adapters from the bottom pan will result in an excess amount of fluid draining from the check plug hole. This may lead to an under-fill condition.
Check the transmission fluid level immediately after adding fluid and before vehicle operation. Do not overfill the transmission. An overfilled transmission may result in foaming or fluid to be expelled out the vent tube when the vehicle is operated, possibly causing a fire that may result in serious bodily injury or severe vehicle damage. Overfilling will result in possible damage to the transmission.