Checking the oil quality and the oil level in the transmission

NOTE: Transmission fluid quality and level are extremely important for transmission function. Therefore it is imperative that these are correct. In addition the oil level is dependent on oil temperature.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on
Read off the oil temperature.
Check the oil level. Check the transmission for leakage if the fluid level is low. Then top up with oil.

Check the quality of the oil.

Check the transmission fluid for metal shavings. Take a sample using the dip stick.
- Replace the transmission if the transmission fluid contains metal shavings
- Replace the transmission fluid if the fluid smells burnt.
Other information:
- See Transmission fluid, replacing
- See OIL LEVEL, CHECKING
- See Oil grade, checking
Select an alternative below:
1. No fault detected
  Refer to Replacing the transmission control system
2. Transmission fluid replaced, the level was low or quality was poor
  Refer to Resetting Transmission fluid change counter
3. The transmission fluid contains metal shavings.
  Refer to Replacing the transmission
Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA
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Fig 3: Identifying Oil Level Temperature Graph
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