How
to
Add
Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of
transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT.
(A
COLD
check
is
used only as a reference.)
.If
the fluid level is low, add only enough
of
the proper
fluid to bring the level up to
the
HOT
area
for
a hot
check. It doesn’t take
much
fluid, generally less than a
pint
(0.5
L).
Don
’t
ovetjill.
We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXR0N’-III, because fluid with that
3.
Check both sides
of
the dipstick, and read-the lower label
is
made especially
for
your
automatic transmission.
level. The fluid level IINLSt be in the COLD area for a Damage cauwd by fluid other than DEXRO;N-III
is
not
cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area covered by
your
new
vehicle
warranty.
for
a
hot check.
After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level
as
4.
If
the fluid level is
in
the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
whin the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
described under “How to Check.”
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock the dipstick in place.
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