Changing A/T Fluid
Changing A/T Fluid1. Run the engine to warm up the transaxle until the fluid is at full operating temperature "HOT".
Temperature range
COLD: 30° - 40°C (86° - 104°F)
HOT: 70° - 80°C (158° - 176°F)
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the engine undercover.
4. Drain the A/T fluid by removing the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug to the specified torque using a new drain washer.
Drain plug: Refer to AT-631, "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION".
5. Refill the transaxle with new specified A/T fluid through the A/T fluid charging pipe. Always refill the transaxle with the same volume amount that was drained out.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the transaxle.
Fluid grade and capacity: Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants". Fluids
6. Run the engine at idle speed for five minutes.
7. Check fluid level and condition. If the fluid is still contaminated, repeat step 2 through 5.