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To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180 F to 200 F
(82 C to 93 C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50 F
(10 C). If it’s colder than 50 F (10 C), you may
have to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the
shift lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
The transaxle fluid cap is
located next to the radiator
hose and below the air
cleaner assembly on the
driver’s side of the engine.
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly so you can reach
the transaxle fluid cap.
2. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
rag or paper towel.
3. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.