Automatic transmission, transmission fluid level without dipstick
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      Automatic transmission, transmission fluid level without dipstick
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                     Hold the footbrake depressed.
                     
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        Park the car on level ground and apply the handbrake.
         
         
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        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.
         
         
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        Connect the diagnostic tool and run the engine until it reaches 80°C as per the "Read values" menu for TCM.
         
         
        
         
          
           
            
             
              
               
                
                 
                  
                   
                    
                      
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                          Risk for burn injuries when working on the catalytic converter.
                          
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        Remove the plug using 30 16 516 Torx sleeve. Use butyl tape or the like to secure the plug on the tool.
         
         
        
          
        
         
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        Check the fluid level using
        
         DT-47653 Gauge rod
        
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         87 92 822 Oil filling equipment
        
        . Pay attention to the appearance and odour of the fluid. If the fluid is cloudy/discoloured and/or smells burnt it must be changed even if there is no noticeable reduction in shift quality or noise. See
        
         Changing the automatic transmission fluid
        
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              Fill up with oil through the dipstick hole. Do not remove any other plugs from the top of the gearbox.
              
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              The dipstick has only one measuring range for warm oil. The oil volume between min-max is 0.5 litres (0.5 qts).
              
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        Fit the plug
         
         
        
         Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)
        
         
         
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     Weight, fluid capacity and grade of fluid