Symptom Chart - Manual Transmission

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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/GCW information. REFER to the Owner's Guide.
	Incorrect fluid level	CHECK and, if necessary, ADJUST the fluid to the correct level. REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.
	Fluid condition	CHECK fluid condition. REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.
	Incorrect fluid type	REFER to Specifications in this article.
	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 in this article.
	Engine overheating	REFER to ENGINE COOLING article.
	Internal transmission concerns	REFER to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6-SPEED article.