Inspection and Verification
NOTE:
The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the MATERIAL specification and/or the transmission fluid level indicator for the correct fluid. Use only clean transmission fluid designated for this transaxle and torque converter being serviced.
NOTE:
Do not mix MERCON® V or MERCON® LV transmission fluid. This may cause erratic shift feel, erratic shift timing and/or transmission failure.
NOTE:
Transmission fluid application:
- Early build vehicles require MERCON® V
- Late build vehicles require MERCON® LV
- Verify the customer concern by operating the vehicle to duplicate the condition.
- If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
- Install new components if a transmission fluid leak is found in any of the transaxle cooling components.
- If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s). GO to SYMPTOM CHART - TRANSAXLE COOLING or GO to SYMPTOM CHART - NVH .