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Transmission Fluid Condition Check

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  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
  2. Hold the transmission fluid level indicator over a white facial tissue and allow the transmission fluid to drip onto the facial tissue and examine the stain.
  3. Observe the color and the odor. Under normal circumstances, the color should be dark red, not brown or black or have a burnt odor.
  4. If evidence of solid material is found, remove the transmission fluid pan for further inspection.
  5. If the stain is a foamy pink color, this may indicate coolant or water in the transaxle. Inspect the engine cooling system at this time.
  6. If transmission fluid contamination or transaxle failure is confirmed by the sediment in the transmission fluid, disassemble and thoroughly clean the transaxle, including the torque converter, cooler bypass valve, coolers and cooler tubes.
  7. Carry out diagnostic checks and adjustments, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
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