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Checking Fluid Level & Condition

NOTE: Transmission fluid may turn dark with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation.
  1. Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color Red? If so, go to step  4 . If not, go to next step.
  2. Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color a non-transparent Pink? If so, go to step  13 . If not, go to next step.
  3. Inspect the fluid color. Is the fluid color Light Brown? If so go to step  18 .
  4. Inspect the fluid. Is the fluid foamy? If so, go to step  12 . If not, go to next step.
  5. Inspect the fluid level. Is the fluid level high? If so, go to step  8 . If not, go to next step.
  6. Inspect the fluid level. Is the fluid level low? If so, go to step  9 . If not, go to next step.
  7. Confirm that the fluid level is okay. Is the fluid inspection complete? If so, go to step  20 .
  8. Remove excess fluid. Did you remove the excess fluid? If so, go to step  20 .
  9. Add fluid in order to obtain the proper level. Did you add fluid to the proper level? If so, go to step  20 .
  10. Inspect for external leaks. Are there any external leaks? If so, go to next step.
  11. Repair the leak. Did you repair the leak? If so, go to step  20 .
  12. Inspect for a high fluid level. Is the fluid level high? If so, go to step  8 . If not, go to next step.
  13. Inspect for contaminants in the fluid. Are there contaminants in the fluid? If so, go to next step.
  14. Drain the fluid in order to determine the source of contamination. Did you drain the fluid? If so, go to next step.
  15. Perform transmission overhaul. See appropriate OVERHAUL article in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. After repairs, go to next step.
  16. Add new fluid. Did you add new fluid? If so, go to next step.
  17. Inspect the fluid level. Did you Inspect the fluid level? If so, go to step  20 .
    18. NOTE: A very small amount of material in the bottom pan is a normal condition.
  18. Drain the fluid in order to determine if there is contamination. Are there large pieces of metal or other material in the bottom of the pan? If so, go to step  15 . If not, go to next step.
  19. Change the fluid and filter. Did you change the fluid and filter? If so, go to next step.
  20. Perform the road test. Did you perform the test? If so, system is okay.
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