CVT FLUID : Inspection: Notes
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- Check transaxle surrounding area (oil seal and plug etc.) for fluid leakage.
- If transaxle appears to have oil seepage or a leak, follow the steps below to assist in a correct diagnosis.
- Thoroughly clean off the area of the suspected leak.
- Insert 1 fluid ounce of Fluorescent Oil Dye into CVT.
Tool number
: -- (J-28431)
- Drive vehicle for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Inspect for leaks with A/C Dye Kit.
Tool number
: -- (J-43926)
NOTE:- Corrosion protection chemicals or assembly lubricants may cause dust to accumulate (gather) on the transaxle and have the appearance of an oil leak. Neither of these requires corrective action.
- If no fluorescent oil trace/leak is found, no action is necessary.
- If fluorescent oil trace/leak is found repair or replace damaged parts and adjust CVT fluid level. Refer to Adjustment .