Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain ATF completely.
CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.

NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.

Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Tightening ATF Drain Plug After Draining ATF
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Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.
Recommended fluid: Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid

Capacity: Fill the same amount of fluid drained from drain plug hole.

Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 9.3-9.6 l (9.8-10.1 US qt, 8.2-8.4 Imp qt)
Check the level and leaks of the ATF. Refer to INSPECTION under Automatic Transmission Fluid .