Checking the oil level in the automatic transmission
Before checking the oil level, you need to drive the car so that the oil in the gearbox warms up to an operating temperature of 70-80 ° C
After that, place the car on a flat horizontal surface
With the engine running, move the gearbox selector to all positions one by one so that the torque converter is filled with oil, and set the selector to the neutral position "N"
Remove the dipstick to measure the level in the gearbox
The transmission fluid level should be at the «HOT» mark
If the level is below the required level, it is necessary to add transmission fluid
It is necessary to fill in Diamond ATF SP-III, SK ATF SP-III oil.
The volume of oil in the automatic transmission is 8.5 liters.
If the fluid in the automatic transmission has a burnt smell or is contaminated with particles of bushing material or from friction, a major overhaul of the transmission may be required.
Check the color of the fluid in the automatic transmission.
Check the fluid in the automatic transmission for unusual odors.
To determine the change in color and odor of the fluid, compare it with fresh fluid.
Low fluid levels may cause many malfunctions, as air gets into the fluid, and the suspension of liquid with air becomes compressible, which leads to erratic pressure changes and disruption of the clutches and band brakes.
Also, an increased fluid level causes the rotating gears of the gearbox to whip up foam, which leads to the same results as air that gets into the transmission fluid.
In any case, air bubbles lead to overheating and oxidation of the transmission fluid, which, getting into the valves, disrupts the operation of the clutch and brakes. Foaming may cause fluid to leak out, which may be mistaken for a fluid leak.
Insert the dipstick securely.
Transmission fluid and oil filters should always be changed when the transmission is overhauled.
Changing the Automatic Transmission Fluid
If the torque converter fluid is being changed, also change the transmission fluid.
If the torque converter fluid is not being changed, change the transmission fluid as follows.
- Disconnect the hose that connects the transmission and the oil cooler (on the radiator side).
- Start the engine and drain the fluid.
Condition: The engine should be idling and the selector lever should be in the N position.
When performing this action, the engine should be turned off for 1 minutes.
If all the fluid has been drained earlier than 1 minute, the engine should be stopped at this point.
Unscrew the drain plug from the base of the gearbox housing and drain the fluid.
Replace the oil filters.
Install the drain plug with the gasket and tighten. Tightening torque: 32 Nm
Add the required amount of the specified fluid.
Stop adding fluid if the required amount cannot be added to the transmission.
Repeat the procedure according to step 2.
Check the old fluid for contamination. If the fluid is contaminated, repeat steps (6) and (7).
Add the required amount of the specified fluid.
Reconnect the hose that was disconnected in step (1) and firmly insert the dipstick.
Start the engine and let it idle for 1-2 minutes.
With the engine running, move the selector lever from position N to all positions and back to position N.
Drive until the transmission warms up to a temperature of 70-80°C. Park the car on a flat horizontal surface.
Check the fluid level, which should be between the HOT marks. If necessary, add the required amount of the required fluid.
Insert the dipstick securely to measure the level.
Replacing the automatic transmission oil filter
Move the air filter and use a wrench to unscrew the automatic transmission oil filter.
Using gloves and a clean rag after draining the fluid, clean the transmission case from dirt.
Clean the mounting surface of the filter bracket.
Lubricate the O-ring of the new oil filter with a small amount of transmission fluid.
Install the automatic transmission oil filter.
Tightening torque: 11–13 Nm
Check the transmission fluid level.