ATF Replacement: Inspection
NOTE:
Do not overfill.
- Remove the drain plug from oil pan and drain the fluid.
- Reinstall the drain plug securely.
- Torque: 19 N.m (14 lb ft)
- With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the filler tube.
- Drain and refill - 5.2 liter
- Dry fill - 8.7 liter
- Fluid - EXRON III
- Start the engine and shift the selector into all position from "P" through "L", and then shift into "P".
- With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the "COLD" level on the dipstick.
- The ATF level must be checked again for correct level with the "HOT" level.
NOTE:
To prevent fluid leaks, the drain plug gasket must be replaced each time this plug is removed.
NOTE:
Flushing of automatic transmission in the case that unspecified ATF filled.
The flashing procedure of automatic transmission is:
- Replace wrong ATF with specified ATF according to the usual procedure.
- Lift the driving wheels.
- With engine idling in D, 2, L, and R position for several minutes.
- Renget 1 through 3 three times or more.