Servicing - A/t: Maintenance Toyota Avalon XX20 рестайлинг

SERVICE INTERVALS

As part of the general maintenance requirement for this vehicle, the manufacturer requires checking for transmission fluid leaks.

Under normal operating conditions the manufacturer recommends the transmission fluid be inspected every 30,000 miles. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .

Under severe conditions (vehicle is used primarily to tow a trailer or haul a car top carrier), the manufacturer recommends inspecting the transmission fluid every 5000 miles to determine its condition and determine the need for replacement. Manufacturer recommends replacing the transmission fluid at 30,000 mile intervals. See CHECKING FLUID LEVELS .

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

Note. After extended driving at high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer, wait until engine cools down (about 30 minutes) before checking fluid level.

1. Start and run engine until it reaches normal operating temperature of 158-176°F (70-80°C).
2. Park the vehicle on level surface.
3. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from "P" to "L" position and return to "P" position.
4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
5. Place the dipstick back into the pipe.
6. Pull out the dipstick and check that fluid level is in the HOT range. (Scheme 115) Add fluid if necessary. See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-161266-S25196542522004033100000). Check the fluid condition. If the fluid smells burnt or is Black, replace it. See «DRAINING & REFILLING»(ref-161266-S10915555272004033100000). Road test the vehicle and recheck fluid level to verify it is at the proper level.

Scheme 115

DRAINING & REFILLING

1. Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid. (Scheme 116)
2. Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161266-S14857636522004033100000).
3. With the engine OFF, add NEW fluid through the oil filler pipe up to the COOL level on the dipstick. (Scheme 115) See «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS»(ref-161266-S25196542522004033100000).
4. Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions from "P" to "L" position and then shift into "P" position.
5. With the engine idling, check the fluid level.
6. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
7. Check the fluid level at the normal operating temperature of 158-176°F (70-80°C) and add as necessary. (Scheme 115)
8. Check for transmission fluid leaks. If there are leaks, repair as necessary.

Scheme 116