Checking A/T Fluid

Checking A/T Fluid
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.





4. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid temperatures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using COLD range on A/T fluid level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in P position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free paper.

CAUTION: When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.

e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go.

CAUTION: To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.

f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION: Do not overfill.

5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
6. Make the A/T fluid temperature approximately 65°C (149°F).

NOTE: A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to perform operation while checking data with CONSULT-II.





a. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
b. Select MAIN SIGNALS in DATA MONITOR mode for A/T with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of ATF TEMP 1.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C (149°F) using HOT range on A/T fluid level gauge.

CAUTION:
^ When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.





^ To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions as shown.

8. Check A/T fluid condition.
^ If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
^ If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repair of A/T.





9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
Level gauge bolt: 5.1 Nm (0.52 kg-m, 45 inch lbs.)