Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC | WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV, |
Check
- Connect the diagnostic scan tool to the vehicle. Monitor the TFTPID.
- With the engine running in PARK on a level surface make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C (185-200° F). If necessary, drive the vehicle until the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C (185-200° F).
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the bolts, grommets and the engine undershield.
- Start the engine and slowly select each gear position, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.
- With the engine running in PARK on a level hoist make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 85-93° C (185-200° F). Check the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
- Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
- Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)
- If the transmission fluid is not even with the oil leveling plug hole, remove the transmission vent on the oil fill tube.
- Add clean transmission fluid in increments of 0.25L (0.5 pt) until the transmission fluid is even with the oil leveling plug hole.
Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV,)
- Install the oil leveling plug.
- Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
- Fuel economy transmission case (M20 plug)
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Standard transmission case (M10 plug)
- With the clamp facing the front of the vehicle, compress the constant tension clamp and install the transmission vent on the fill tube.
- Install the bolts, grommets and the engine undershield.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)