On-Vehicle Inspection

Fluid temperature: 70 - 80 °C (158 -176 °F) 

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position, and return to P position.
3. Take out the oil level gage and wipe it clean.
4. Put it back fully into the pipe.
5. Take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.

Fig 1: Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level

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If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O-rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs and/or other parts.