Checking Fluid Level
CAUTION:
If vehicle has been driven for an extended period of time at high speeds, in city traffic, in hot weather or if vehicle has been pulling a trailer, an accurate fluid level reading cannot be made until vehicle has been parked and ATF is allowed to cool for about 30 minutes.
NOTE:
The 4T40-E transmission is not equipped with a dipstick.
- Fluid level must be checked with transmission fluid at normal operating temperature. To obtain proper temperature, do the following:
- Idle vehicle for 3-5 minutes.
- Shift into each gear position, holding in each position for 3 seconds.
- Place gear selector in "P" position. Leave engine running. Raise and support vehicle. Place oil drain pan below oil check plug. Oil check plug is located in center of transaxle above pan rail, on torque converter side. See Fig 1. Remove oil check plug.
- Oil level should be level with bottom of oil check plug hole. If fluid does not drain from hole, add appropriate fluid until fluid starts to pour from hole. See RECOMMENDED FLUID . Tighten oil check plug to 124 INCH lbs. (14.0 N.m).