Transmission Fluid Level Check: Notes
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Do not drive the vehicle if the transmission fluid level indicator shows the transmission fluid below the DO NOT DRIVE mark or internal transmission failure could result.
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If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period of time at highway speeds, in city traffic, in hot weather or while pulling a trailer, allow the transmission fluid to cool down to obtain an accurate reading.
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Transmission fluid may be checked in the cold temperature range if the ambient temperature is between 10°-32°C (50°-90°F). Checking the transmission fluid level using the cold range indicates the vehicle has sufficient transmission fluid to be driven. Adding transmission fluid using the cold range may result in an over full condition when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. Transmission fluid level must be checked while in the normal operating range of 66°-77°C (151°-171°F).
Check the transmission fluid level during normal maintenance. If the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or shows signs of leaking, check the transmission fluid level.
- Drive the vehicle 32 km (20 mi) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures.
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the park brake.
- With the park brake applied and one foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the selector lever through all gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
- Place the selector lever in PARK and leave the engine running.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator and wipe it clean with a lint free cloth.
- Install the transmission fluid level indicator until it is fully seated into the transmission fluid filler tube.
- Remove the transmission fluid level indicator and inspect the transmission fluid level. The transmission fluid level should be in the designated area for normal and room temperature.
Item Description 1 Cold temperature range 2 Normal operating temperature range 3 DO NOT DRIVE IF BELOW THIS LEVEL AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 10°C (50°F) (Underfill). Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required. 4 DO NOT DRIVE LEVEL (Overfill). Remove excess transmission fluid. Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required.