Transmission Fluid Level Check
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The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level is low as internal transmission failure could result.
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The transmission fluid fill plug is located near the exhaust system. The exhaust will be extremely hot during this procedure.
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If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic or during hot weather, the transmission fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.
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Check the transmission fluid level during normal maintenance. However, if the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or shows signs of transmission fluid leaking, check the transmission fluid level.
This transmission is equipped with an internal thermal bypass located in the case. This internal thermal bypass valve will shut off transmission fluid flowing to the transmission fluid cooler if the transmission fluid temperature falls below normal operating temperature.
The transmission fluid level indicator has 2 areas for the fluid level, a crosshatched area (labeled A) and a dotted area (labeled B). Use the dotted (labeled B) area when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is at the upper level of the dotted marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.