Note: The oil in the automatic transmission does not need to be changed during the entire service life.
The most likely locations for ATF leaks include the following:
- The plane of the junction of the cylinder block and the AT (rear crankshaft oil seal).
- The point where the drive shaft connects to the gearbox.
- Drain plug.
- Filler plug.
1. Clean the AT crankcase.
2. Sprinkle potential leak areas with a thin layer of chalk or talc.
3. Take a test drive of about 30 kilometers.
4. Raise the car on a lift or over an inspection pit and determine the location of the oil leak based on the oil leaks.
5. Fix the leak and fill the gearbox with oil.