SERVICE INTERVALS
Inspect transaxle fluid every 15,000 miles. Under normal conditions, change transaxle fluid every 105,000 miles. Under severe conditions, change transaxle fluid every 30,000 miles.
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
Note. Only use the COLD fluid scale on the dipstick if the vehicle has not been running and the outside temperature is approximately 68°F (20°C).
Drive vehicle for 30 minutes to warm up fluid to normal temperature. Park vehicle on a level surface and set parking brake. Allow engine to idle for 2 minutes, then apply the brake pedal. Move shift lever through all ranges slowly and then set it in Park. With engine idling, pull out dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it. Pull dipstick out. Check that the fluid level is within the HOT range, approximately 149°F (65°C), on the dipstick. If necessary, add appropriate transaxle fluid to proper level. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS .
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
| CAUTION | Only SP-III classification automatic transaxle fluids should be used. Do not use Dexron(R)III, Mercon(R)III, Mercon(R)V ATF or type 7176 fluids. The use of a non specified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. |
| Application | Fluid Type |
|---|---|
| Spectra | SK ATF SP-III Or Diamond ATF SP-III |
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
DRAINING & REFILLING
- Place drain pan under transaxle drain plug. Remove drain plug and allow fluid to fully drain. (Scheme 31)
- Install drain plug. (Scheme 31) Tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-158278-S26418525492003091900000).
- Remove ATF level gauge and pour specified fluid to appropriate level. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-158278-S35247322002003091900000) and «FLUID CAPACITIES»(ref-158278-S36119479822003091900000).
- Check fluid level.
