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General Procedures - Transmission Fluid Level Check

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9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
0204060801004735N·mlb·ft
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NOTICE: Do not drive the vehicle if the transmission fluid level is low. Internal damage may result.

  1. Connect the scan tool and position the vehicle on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. With the engine running, move the transmission range selector lever through each gear position, holding for approximately 5 seconds at each position. Move the transmission range selector lever to the PARK position.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid fill plug.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the transmission.

  5. Check the transmission fluid level using the transmission fluid level indicator.
  6. Using the diagnostic scan tool, verify that the transmission fluid temperature is within 96ºC - 101ºC (206ºF - 215ºF). The transmission fluid level must be between 3 and 4.5 on the transmission fluid level indicator.
  7. If the transmission fluid level is not within specification, follow the procedures to add or remove transmission fluid.
    Refer to: Transmission Fluid Draining and Filling (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60, General Procedures).
  8. Install the transmission fluid level indicator.
  9. Install the transmission fluid fill plug.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (47 N·m)

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