Check The Fluid
Use rubber gloves when carrying out this procedure as it is easy to spill the fluid.
Use only transmission fluid according to Lubrication Transmission .
Check the fluid by draining off a small amount. Remove the integrated oil level plug quickly (Torx 40).
Fit the integrated oil level plug (Torx 40) by hand. Reuse the old O-ring.
Use a clean measuring glass so the color of the fluid can be seen.
Is the fluid level low?
- Perform a basic fluid level check according to Oil level, checking to remove a small amount of fluid.
Is the fluid discolored or smell burnt?
- Check if diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P089709 has been generated in the transmission control module (TCM).
- When changing fluid, see Transmission Fluid, Replacing .
Is there water in the fluid (fluid grey in color)?
- Find out the cause of the water in the fluid.
- Replace the transmission. See Gearbox, Removing and Installing The Gearbox .
Always replace the radiator and the additional oil cooler (where applicable) if there are signs of water in the gearbox fluid.
Flush clean the oil cooler, pipes and oil hoses
Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.
Use only transmission fluid according to Lubrication Transmission .
Checking the oil level
Check transmission fluid level according to: Oil Level, Checking .