Manual Transmission FluidWhen to Check Manual TransmissionFluidIt is not necessary to check the manual transmissionfluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reasonfor fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle toyour dealer/retailer service department and have itrepaired as soon as possible.How to Check Manual TransmissionFluidBecause 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 ifyou check your transmission fluid.Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, thevehicle is parked on a level place and the transmissionis cool enough for you to rest your fingers on thetransmission case.To check the fluid level, do the following:1. Remove the filler plug.2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom ofthe filler plug hole.3. If the fluid level is good, replace the gasket andreinstall the filler plug.With either vehicle, be sure the plug is fully seated.If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as describedin the next steps.5-26
