ATF Level Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The ATF amount varies according to ATF's temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature, then adjust the ATF amount to the specified level according to the specified temperature.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Adjust the thermistor probe to the same length as the dipstick and hold the probe with a paper holder. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
- Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 66-77 °C {150-170 °F}
.CAUTION:
- Do not warm the transaxle by performing stalls. This will damage the torque converter.
- While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P-1), pausing momentarily in each range.
- Shift back to P position.NOTE:
- If the ATF level is too high or too low when hot, the cause of the following problems are shown on the next page.
- Ensure that the ATF level is between max. and min.