Symptom Chart - Manual Transmission Cooling

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Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	Excessive vehicle or towing loads, severe vehicle use	REFER to the Vehicle Specification Manual for load and GVW information. REFER to the Owner's Literature.
	Incorrect transmission fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the transmission fluid to the correct level. REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.
	Transmission fluid condition	CHECK transmission fluid condition. REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.
	Incorrect transmission fluid type	REFER to SPECIFICATIONS .
	Transmission cooling system damaged, blocked, restricted or installed incorrectly	CARRY OUT the transmission fluid cooler flow test. REFER to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flow Test - Manual Transmission .
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.