Note. The automatic transmissions used on the considered car models are filled with transmission fluid for the entire service life and do not need regular checks and level adjustments. The need to perform the procedure described below may arise only in the process of performing a major overhaul of the AT.
Replacing and checking the ATF level
1. The fluid level in the automatic transmission is measured with the engine and transmission warmed up - drive the car for a short, about 15 km, trip.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. To securely fix the vehicle, support the wheels with wheel chocks.
3. Run the engine to idle. Depress the foot brake pedal and carefully shift the selector lever from the position «R» into position «1», then return it. Check for signs of developing external ATF leaks.
4. The fluid level dipstick is located at the rear of the transmission. Before removing the dipstick, carefully wipe the surface of the crankcase adjacent to the crankcase - the ingress of dirt into the transmission is unacceptable.
5. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry out the locking latch (the red tab of the latch breaks off, and the remaining fragment is pushed out of the cover down) and remove the cover.
Order of removal and installation of a cover of a jellied mouth АТ
93a - Locking latch
93 - Cover
6. Using a funnel, pour the required amount of fresh ATF of the required grade into the transmission.
Note. When filling the transmission, it is recommended to pour approximately 5 liters of fluid into the AT crankcase before starting the engine for the first time.
7. Start the engine and, holding the vehicle motionless with the foot brake, sequentially move the selector lever through all operating ranges, finally returning it to the position «R».
8. After carefully wiping, fill the dipstick all the way into the transmission filler neck. Remove the dipstick and determine the ATF level in the transmission housing by the length of the wetted area of its blade; when the unit is cold, the level should be between the min and max marks of the lower (25°) probe scale, when hot - between identical marks on the top (80°) scales.
ATF level check
9. During a short drive, warm up the transmission to normal operating temperature, wait about 2 minutes, and check the fluid level again with the engine running. If the ATF level is excessively high, the excess fluid must be pumped out of the AT crankcase without fail - exceeding the level, as well as a lack of ATF, can lead to transmission failure.
10. Replace the filler cap and secure it with the new locking clip.
11. Carefully inspect the AT crankcase for signs of leak development, if necessary, make the necessary corrections.
Replacing ATF and AT filter
The performance of these procedures should be entrusted to car service specialists.