SERVICE INTERVALS
Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Fluid and filter changes, or band adjustments are not required under normal operation. Under severe operating conditions, change fluid every 30 months or 30,000 miles. Adjust band when fluid is changed.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
With transmission at normal operating temperature, park vehicle on level surface. Apply parking brake. Run engine at idle. Shift gearshift lever through all positions, ending in Park. With engine running, fluid level should be between "F" and "L" marks. DO NOT overfill.
RECOMMENDED FLUID
Use Mercon ATF.
DRAINING & REFILLING
- Remove undercover and side cover, as necessary, to gain access to transaxle oil pan. Remove drain plug. Drain fluid. Remove oil pan. Discard gasket. Clean or replace filter screen as necessary. Tighten screen bolts to 27-35 INCH lbs. (3-4 N.m). CAUTION: DO NOT use any type of gasket sealer or RTV on oil pan gasket. If necessary, soak gasket in clean Mercon ATF fluid. DO NOT overtighten bolts.
- Install oil pan and tighten bolts to 44-71 INCH lbs. (5-8 N.m). Install drain plug with NEW washer. Tighten drain plug to 29-40 ft. lbs. (39-54 N.m).
- Install undercover and side cover, if removed. Add about 3 qts. (2.8L) of Mercon ATF through dipstick tube. DO NOT overfill. Run engine until normal operating temperature is reached and check fluid level. Adjust fluid level as necessary.