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Checking Fluid Level

CAUTION: DO NOT  overfill. One pint of fluid will raise level from "ADD 1 PT. OR .5L" to "FULL HOT" mark on dipstick with a hot transmission.
  1. Warm transmission to normal operating temperature by at lease 15 miles of highway driving. With engine at curb idle. move selector lever through all ranges, ending in Park.
  2. Remove dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean and reinstall. Remove again and inspect level. Fluid level should check between "ADD 1 PT. OR .5L" to "FULL HOT" mark on dipstick.
CAUTION: If vehicle has been driven for extended period of time at high speed, in city traffic in hot weather, or if vehicle has been pulling a trailer, accurate fluid level cannot be checked until ATF has cooled about 30 minutes after vehicle has been parked.
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