Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Inspection
- Connect the scan tool and start the engine. Move the selector lever through all gear ranges while checking for engagements to allow the main control hydraulic circuits to fill with transmission fluid.NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator has 3 areas for the fluid level. Use the dotted (2) area when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is at the upper level of the dotted (2) area marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Using the scan tool with the engine running, check and make sure the transmission is at normal operating temperature 91 °-102 °C (196 °-216 °F). Check and adjust the transmission fluid level and check for any leaks. If transmission fluid is needed, add transmission fluid in increments of 0.24L (0.5 pt) until the correct level is achieved.
- 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.
- Normal operating range.
- DO NOT DRIVE LEVEL (Overfill). Remove excess transmission fluid. Recheck transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature and adjust as required.