Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level Check

NOTE: A check of ATF level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an oil leak is found, perform the oil level check procedure after replairs are completed.

CAUTION: When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.

Remove the eyebolt (A).
Eyebolt tightening torque:

4.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

CAUTION: The gasket of the eyebolt use new one.
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole (A).

Fig 1: Locating ATF Injection Hole
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Start the engine. (Don't step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.
Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50~60°C(122~140°F) with the GDS.
Shift the select lever slowly from "P" to "D", then "D" to "P" and repeat one more at idle.
CAUTION: Keep on each speed position more than 2 sec.
Lift the vehicle, then remove the oil level plug (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 2: Locating Oil Level Plug
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CAUTION: At this time, the vehicle must be a horizontal state.
If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the oil level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the oil plug.
NOTE:
Oil level check (excess or shortage) method
- Excess: Drain quantity exceed 900cc for two minutes.{50~60°C(122~140°F)}
- Shortage: No drain.
CAUTION: If the transaxle has no oil leaks, ATF should flow out after performing steps 1 to 7. If oil does not flow out, add an additional 700 cc of SP-IV.

To tighten oil level plug:

Turn the oil level plug clockwise until it is set
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.