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. If the oil level is low check for leakage. Top up with oil.

Check the quality of the oil.

Replace the transmission fluid if the fluid smells burnt.

Check the transmission fluid for metal shavings. Take a sample using the dip stick.

Replace the transmission if the transmission fluid contains metal shavings.

Other information:
- To replace the transmission fluid, see Transmission fluid, replacing
- To check the level, see
- To check the quality of the transmission fluid, see Oil grade, checking .
Select an alternative below:
1. No fault detected
  Refer to Checking shift solenoid S3
2. Transmission fluid replaced, the level was low or quality was poor
  Refer to Resetting the adaptation
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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