Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Inspection

NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level is low. Internal failure could result.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high highway speeds, in city traffic, during hot weather or while pulling a trailer, the transmission fluid must cool down to obtain an accurate reading.

NOTE: If a new transmission fluid cooler or new fluid cooler tubes have been installed, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission fluid to 96 deg.C-101 deg.C (206 deg.F-215 deg.F) in order to purge the air from the transmission fluid cooling system.

Connect the diagnostic scan tool and position the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
If equipped, release the retainers and remove the splash shield.

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With the engine running, place the transmission selector in each gear position, holding approximately 5 seconds in each position. Place the transmission selector in PARK.
Remove the transmission fluid fill plug and remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the plug.

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Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.

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Fluid Level Indicators with Letters
NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses A and B to indicate the fluid level. The different areas are for different vehicle models. The correct transmission fluid level is within the B area on the transmission fluid level indicator.

NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.

Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96 deg.C - 101 deg.C (206 deg.F - 215 deg.F). The transmission fluid level must be within the B area on the transmission fluid level indicator.

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Fluid Level Indicators with Numbers
NOTE: The transmission fluid level indicator uses 1 through 6 to indicate the fluid level. The different numbers are for different vehicle models. Use the area between 5 and 6 when checking the transmission fluid level. The correct transmission fluid level is between 5 and 6 on the transmission fluid level indicator.

NOTE: Do not overfill the transmission.

Using the scan tool verify the transmission fluid temperature is between 96 deg.C - 101 deg.C (206 deg.F - 215 deg.F). The transmission fluid level must be between 5 and 6 on the transmission fluid level indicator.

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All vehicles
If the transmission fluid is not at the correct level, follow the steps for adding or removing transmission fluid. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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If equipped, install the splash shield and the retainers.
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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