Oil Level Check

CAUTION: When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.

Remove the ATF Injection hole (eyebolt) (A).
Eyebolt Tightening Torque: 2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: ATF Injection Hole (Eyebolt)
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CAUTION: Always replace the O-Ring (A) of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.

Fig 2: O-Ring
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Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole.
Start the engine. (Don't step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.)
Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50 ~ 60°C (122 ~ 140°F) with the GDS.
Shift the select lever slowly from "P" to "D", then "D" to "P" and repeat one more at idle.
CAUTION: Stop in each gear position for 3 seconds.
Lift the vehicle, then remove the oil level plug (A) from the valve body cover.

Fig 3: Oil Level Plug
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CAUTION: At this time, the vehicle must be at a level state.
If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the oil level is correct.
Then finish the procedure and tighten the oil plug.
NOTE:
Oil level check (excess or shortage) method
- Excess: Drain quantity exceed 900cc for two minutes. ((50~60°C) 122~140°F)
- Shortage: No oil flows out of the overflow plug.
CAUTION: If there is no damage at the automatic transaxle and the oil cooler, the oil cooler hose, transaxle case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drop out after performing above 1 to 7 procedures. After performing above 1 to 7 procedures, if the oil doesn't drop out, inspect the automatic transaxle assembly.

CAUTION: The gasket of the oil level plug use new one.

Oil Level Plug Tightening Torque: Tightening up stopper
Put down the vehicle with the lift and then tighten the eyebolt.