Fluid Level

When adding or changing fluid, use only DEXRON®-III.

Refer to appropriate Maintenance and Lubrication in General Information section for maintenance information and servicing interval.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL.
Overfilling will cause foaming, loss of fluid, abnormal shifting and possible damage to the transmission.

Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake firmly.
Check fluid level with engine running at idle.
NOTE: Be sure that transmission fluid temperature is below 30°C (86°F).
Move the selector lever through all gear ranges.
Move the selector lever to "Park".
Let engine idle for 3 minutes and open the overfill screw (1).
Add released transmission fluid until it flows out over the overfill screw opening.
Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32°C (90°F) and 57°C (135°F) is reached, then close the overfill screw (1).

Torque: 38 N.m (28 lb ft)

NOTE: To prevent fluid leaks, the overfill screw and Oil drain screws gasket must be replaced each time these screws are removed.

NOTE: Check transmission fluid temperature with scan tool.

Minimum fluid level 57°C (135°F)
Maximum fluid level 32°C (90°F)

Fig 1: Identifying Overfill Screws

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not open overfill screw with engine stopped.

CAUTION: DO NOT CHECK FLUID LEVEL UNDER THESE CONDITIONS:

Immediately after driving at sustained highway speeds.
In heavy city traffic during hot weather.
If vehicle is towing a trailer.

If the vehicle has been operated under these conditions, shut the engine off and allow the vehicle to "cool" for thirty (30) minutes. After the cool down period, restart the vehicle and continue from step 2 above.