Automatic transmission, transmission fluid level without dipstick
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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                     Hold the footbrake depressed.
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       | 1. | Park the car on level ground and apply the handbrake. 
 
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       | 2. | 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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       | 3. | 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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       | 4. | 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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       | 5. | Check the fluid level using
        
         DT-47653 Gauge rod
        
        . (engine idling and selector lever in P). Fill with fluid as necessary using
        
         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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       | 6. | Fit the plug 
 Tightening torque 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)
 
 
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     Weight, fluid capacity and grade of fluid