Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check |
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1. |
Remove the air duct and air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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2. |
Remove the eyebolt (A).
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3. |
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole (A).
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4. |
Start the engine.
(Don’t step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.)
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5. |
Confirm that the temperature of the automatic transaxle oil temperature
sensor is 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F) with the diagnostic tool.
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6. |
Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P” and repeat
one more at idle.
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7. |
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
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8. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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9. |
In case by ATF warmer, loosening the mounting bolts and then separate
the ATF warmer (A).
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10. |
Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.
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11. |
If the ATF flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the
ATF level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the ATF level check plug.
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12. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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13. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt (A).
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Replacement |
ATF of 8 speed automatic transaxle doesn’t be replaced. But, if the
vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60,000 miles
for severe usage.
Severe usage is defined as
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1. |
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
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2. |
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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3. |
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining
ATF totally.
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4. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then remove the eyebolt (A).
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5. |
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole (A).
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6. |
Check the ATF level.
(Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)")
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7. |
Then finish check the ATF level procedure and install the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
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8. |
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt (A).
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor under the passenger seat. To check the number, open the cover.