SERVICE INTERVALS
Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Fluid, filter change and band adjustments are not required under normal operation. If vehicle is operated under following conditions, replace transmission fluid and filter every 30 months or 30,000 miles
- In hot weather with temperature greater than 90°F (32°C), carrying heavy loads and/or in hilly terrain.
- Towing a trailer or using a car top carrier.
- In police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
Note. On AXOD-E transaxle, fluid level should only be checked when fluid is cold.
- Transmission or transaxle must be at normal operating temperature with vehicle on level ground. Apply parking brake, and run engine at curb idle. Shift gear selector lever through all positions, ending in Park.
- Fluid level should be in crosshatch area on dipstick if checked at operating temperature. If transmission is at room temperature, fluid level should be between 2 dimples on bottom of dipstick.
- DO NOT overfill. Check condition of fluid for contamination and burned smell. Fully reseat dipstick.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
Use Mercon (XT-2-QDX) ATF.
DRAINING & REFILLING
Note. Transmission oil cooler and lines should be thoroughly flushed if transmission is removed for any reason. Use Cooler Line Disconnector (T82L-9500-AH) when disconnecting cooler lines.
- Raise and support vehicle. Place drain pan under transmission. Loosen oil pan retaining bolts. Drain fluid from transmission. Remove oil pan bolts individually. This allows remaining fluid to drain slowly to prevent spillage. Remove oil pan.
- Discard pan gasket. On AOD, remove and discard filter and filter gasket. On all other models, remove and clean filter screen. On all models, reinstall or replace filter screen using new "O" rings.
- Clean oil pan, and install pan using new pan gasket. Pour 3 qts. (2.8L) of fluid through filler tube. Start engine, and engage all gears. Check fluid level, adding required amount.