OPERATION - How to Check Transmission Fluid 4. Find the red-handled transmission- fluid dipstick, located drivers-side, outward of the engine. 5. Twist and remove dipstick, and wipe clean using towel or cloth. 6. Reinsert dipstick fully and remove again. How to Check Transmission Fluid NOTE Observe markings at end of dipstick. Your dipstick has a full and add line for three temperature ranges: hot, warm, and cold. The hot and cold ranges are on one side, the warm range on the other. Clean cloth or paper towel 1. Park vehicle on level surface, engage parking brake, and start engine. 2. Idle engine at 600 rpm to 800 rpm until transmission temperature reaches 104°F ( 40°C).
Be careful, fluid may be hot! 7. Check fluid level in the Warm range. 8. If fluid level is not at the full line, add transmission fluid (see How to Add Transmission Fluid ). 9. Close hood and latch hood hold- downs. 4 Dipstick: Warm range How to Add Transmission Fluid 1 2 Clean cloth or paper towel Automatic Transmission Fluid (See Lubricant Specifications on page 40) ѕ" (18mm) Wrench Funnel 1. FULL Line 2. ADD Line 3. Unlatch hood hold-downs, and open hood. Y53-1331 (6/21) 23