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 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
Use Mercon (XT-2-QDX) ATF.