Automatic Transmission FluidHow to Check AutomaticTransmission FluidIt is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluidloss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to thedealer/retailer service department and have it repairedas soon as possible.There is a special procedure for checking and changingthe transmission fluid. Because this procedure isdifficult, you should have this done at the dealer/retailerservice department. Contact your dealer/retailer foradditional information or the procedure can be found inthe service manual. To purchase a service manual,see Service Publications Ordering Information onpage 7-15.Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmissionfluid may damage your vehicle, and the damagesmay not be covered by your warranty. Alwaysuse the automatic transmission fluid listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-11.Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed inAdditional Required Services on page 6-5, and be sureto use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-11.Manual Transmission FluidWhen to Check ManualTransmission FluidIt is not necessary to check the manual transmissionfluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason forfluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer service department and have it repairedas soon as possible.How to Check ManualTransmission FluidBecause this operation can be difficult, you may chooseto have this done at your dealer/retailer servicedepartment.If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading.Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damageyour transmission. Too much can mean that someof the fluid could come out and fall on hot engineparts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.Too little fluid could cause the transmission tooverheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if youcheck your transmission fluid.5-25
