Transmission Fluid Level Indicator: Notes

A removable dipstick-type fluid level indicator is located on the right front area of the transmission case. It is held in by an external fluid fill plug. The transmission fluid level indicator is removed with the transmission fluid fill plug. The transmission fluid level indicator is removed from the fill plug to check the transmission fluid level.

The transmission fluid level is correctly checked when the transmission is at normal operating temperature, 80°C-85°C (175°F-185°F), and the vehicle is on a level surface.

The transmission can have 2 types of transmission fluid level indicators, the original or the replacement. The original transmission fluid level indicator has a single crosshatch area for the fluid level. The replacement has 2 areas for the fluid level, a crosshatched (labeled A) area and a dotted (labeled B) area. Use the crosshatched area when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is at the upper level of the crosshatch marks on the transmission fluid level indicator.