On-Vehicle Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 -176 °F)
- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all ranges from P to L position and return to P position.
- Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
- Push it back fully into the pipe.
- Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts