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Automatic transmission, fluid level

Automatic transmission, fluid level


Warning

Hold the footbrake depressed.


Apply the handbrake. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Select position D and wait for at least 15 seconds. Then select R and wait for 15 seconds. Repeat for position P.

Check the fluid level (engine idling and selector lever in position P). Top up as necessary.

Pay attention to the appearance of the fluid and its odour. If it is turbid or discoloured and/or smells burnt, a change of fluid is advisable even if no complaints have been made about poor shifting performance or excessive noise.

Important

Fill up with oil through the oil filler hole. Do not remove any other plugs from the top of the gearcase.


Important

The dipstick has two sets of level marks, one set for hot oil and one for cold oil. The amount of fluid between the maximum and minimum marks is about 0.4 litres (0.4 qts).


Oil type:

Texaco Texamatic Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (mineral oil based) (7045 EU, TL 1863 US).