General Procedures: Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Observe due care when draining, as the fluid can be very hot.

CAUTION: Vehicle must be horizontal during this operation.

NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front left wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
CAUTION: Using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment, make sure the transmission temperature is between is 35°C (95°F) and 45°C (113°F) before starting the fluid level check.

The following steps must be observed before starting the transmission fluid level check.

Connect Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment to vehicle.

General Equipment: Land Rover diagnostic equipment

Start the engine and allow to idle.

Switch off the air conditioning (A/C) system and other electrical components.
Make sure that the transmission is not in the default mode, if this is the case, stop and correct the cause first and then restart the fluid level check.
CAUTION: Make sure the hydraulic control system is filled with oil.

Apply and hold the brake pedal.

Select reverse gear and wait for 10 seconds.

Select drive, then manual 1st gear and wait for 10 seconds.

Select 2nd gear and wait for 10 seconds.

Select Park (P) on the TCS.
CAUTION: Make sure the park position is selected before carrying out the transmission hydraulic system fill process.

NOTE: Make sure the transmission hydraulic system is completely filled with oil.

Raise the engine speed to 2000 RPM and hold for 30 seconds. Then return to idle speed.
NOTE: After completing the preparation, proceed to the actual transmission fluid level check.

If the transmission oil temperature is lower than 35°C (95°F). Allow the transmission to warm up above 35°C (95°F) with the engine idling in the P position, then proceed with the transmission fluid level check.

If the transmission oil temperature is above 45°C (113°F), switch off the engine and allow the transmission to cool down, then restart the fluid level check.
CAUTION: Only continue with the fluid level check if the transmission temperature is between 35°C (95°F) 45°C (113°F).

Start the engine, if not already idling.

Maintain the engine idle speed.
Remove the engine underhield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
CAUTION: Drain the fluid into a suitable container.

Remove the transmission fluid level plug, do not discard.
CAUTION: Transmission fluid temperature must not exceed 45°c (113°F).

NOTE: With the engine running a small amount of automatic transmission fluid should trickle out of the transmission fluid level plug hole.

If fluid flows out, proceed to step 13.

If fluid does not flow out, proceed to step 12.
If the transmission fluid does not come out of the transmission fluid level plug hole the transmission fluid level is insufficient. If this is the case add the transmission fluid in 100 milliliter units into the transmission fluid level plug hole using a suitable syringe.

General Equipment: Oil syringe

Allow the transmission fluid to drain from the transmission fluid level plug hole until the flow almost stops to a trickle.
Install the original transmission fluid level plug.

Torque Specification: 35 Nm
Switch off the engine.
Remove the container.
Install the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD
Install the front left wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
Disconnect the Land Rover approved diagnostic tool from the vehicle.
General Equipment: Land Rover diagnostic equipment