Periodic Maintenance Service: ATF: Inspection
CAUTION:
The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature. Pay attention to the fluid temperature when checking ATF level.
- Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the engine to raise ATF temperature to 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F) on Subaru Select Monitor. < Ref. to READ CURRENT DATA , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
- Make sure the vehicle is level.
- After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1), set the select lever in "P" range. Measure the ATF level with the engine idling for one or two minutes.
- Make sure that ATF level is between the upper and lower marks of "HOT" side.CAUTION:
- Use care not to exceed the upper limit level.
- Remember that the addition of ATF to the upper limit mark when the transmission is cold will result in overfilling of ATF, causing a transmission failure.
- Check ATF level after raising ATF temperature to 70 - 80°C (158 - 176°F) by running the vehicle or by idling the engine again.
- Check the ATF for leaks.
Check for leaks in the transmission. If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace gasket, oil seals, plugs or other parts.