SERVICE INTERVALS
Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Filter change and band adjustments are not required under normal operation. Fluid change is recommended every 30,000 miles. If vehicle is operated under following conditions, replace transmission fluid every 21,000 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 LEVEL
- 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 FLUID
Note. For recommended transfer case fluid, see the AUTO TRANS OVERHAUL article in AUTO TRANS OVERHAUL section.
| Application | Fluid Type |
|---|---|
| F4E Type-F (IF4E) | Mercon (XT-2-QDX) |
TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION
DRAINING & REFILLING
| WARNING | On vehicles with electrical air suspension, power to air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Air suspension switch is located in left side of trunk. Failure to do so can result in inflation or deflation of air springs, which may cause vehicle to shift during these operations. |
- Raise and support vehicle. Position drain pan under transaxle. Remove drain plug. Slowly remove oil pan bolts, working from front left corner.
- Remove oil pan and gasket. Remove and discard oil screen and "O" ring. Install NEW oil screen and "O" ring. Clean oil pan, and install pan using NEW pan gasket.
- Install case plug with NEW copper crush washer. Lower vehicle. Fill transmission through filler tube. Start engine and engage all gears. Check fluid level and add as required.