Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Level Check

When checking the fluid level, make sure that dust, foreign matter, etc. do not enter through the filler hole.

1. 1
   Remove the eye bolt (A).

   

2. 2
   Add 700 cc of ATF SP-IV or SP4M-1 through the ATF injection hole (A).

   

3. 3
   Start the engine. (Do not depress the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time.)
4. 4
   Make sure the automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor reads 50–60 °C using the diagnostic tool.
5. 5
   Slowly move the selector lever from "P" to "D", then from "D" back to "P", and repeat once more at idle.

   Pause for more than 2 seconds in each gear.

6. 6
   Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
7. 7
   Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
8. 8
   Remove the ATF level check plug (A) from the valve body cover.

   

   At this time, the vehicle must be on level ground.

9. 9
   If the ATF flows from the drain plug in a thin, steady stream, the ATF level is normal. Then complete the procedure and tighten the level check plug.

   Excessive: The amount of drained fluid exceeds 900 cc within a few minutes of towing. {50–60 °C} Insufficient: ATF does not flow from the drain plug.

   Replace the gasket before reinstalling the level check plug, then check the ATF level. Turn the level check plug clockwise until it is seated. If there is no damage to the automatic transmission, the radiator, the ATF cooler hose, the transmission case, or the valve body bolts, ATF should drip after performing steps 1 through 7 above. If no fluid drips after performing steps 1 through 7, inspect the automatic transmission assembly.

10. 10
    Install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
11. 11
    Lower the vehicle using a hoist and tighten the eye bolt.

    Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9–5.9 N·m

    Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the eye bolt.

Replacement

ATF for the 8-speed automatic transmission is not replaced under normal conditions. However, if the vehicle is used under severe or commercial conditions, replace the ATF every 60,000 miles. Severe use is defined as Driving on rough roads (bumpy, gravel, snow, dirt, etc.). Driving on mountain roads, uphill/downhill. Repeated short-distance driving. Operating more than 50% of the time in dense city traffic in hot weather above 30 °C. Police, taxi, commercial-type operation, or towing a trailer, etc.

1. 1
   Raise the vehicle and remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
2. 2
   Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall it after draining the ATF completely.

   Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.

   Drain plug tightening torque: 33.3–43 N·m

   

3. 3
   Lower the vehicle using a hoist and remove the eye bolt (A).
4. 4
   Fill approximately 5 liters of ATF up to the filler hole.

   

5. 5
   Check the ATF level. (Refer to Automatic Transmission System - "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)")
6. 6
   Then complete the ATF level check procedure and install the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
7. 7
   Lower the vehicle using a hoist and tighten the eye bolt.

   Eye bolt tightening torque: 4.9–5.9 N·m

   Replace the gasket (A) before reinstalling the eye bolt.