Every 16,000 km or 12 months.
1. It is very important to maintain the required fluid level in an automatic transmission. A low level can lead to slippage of the friction elements or a complete loss of torque transmission. Overfilling can cause foaming, fluid leaks and damage to the transmission.
2. The fluid level must be checked on a warmed-up transmission (at its normal operating temperature). This temperature value is reached after a 15-kilometer trip (or 25 km in cold weather),
Caution: If you have been driving for a long time at high speed, or driving around town in hot weather, or transporting a trailer, you should not check the fluid level immediately after, as the readings will be inaccurate. Allow the fluid to cool for about 30 minutes.
3. Place the car on a level surface, apply the parking brake and start the engine. With the engine idling, press the brake pedal and move the selector through all modes three times, starting and ending at "P".
4. Set the engine to idle and keep it in this mode for 1 minute. Then (while the engine is idling) pull the dipstick out of the transmission pipe (see Fig. 6.4). Pay attention to the condition and color of the fluid on the dipstick.
5. Wipe the fluid off the dipstick with a clean cloth and reinsert it into the nozzle until its cap snaps into place.
6. Pull out the dipstick again and check the fluid level. It should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks. If the level is at the "MIN" mark, turn off the engine and add the specified fluid to the transmission through the dipstick tube. If necessary, use a funnel (see Fig. 6.6). It is very important to ensure that no dirt gets into the transmission.
7. Add liquid little by little and check the level periodically until it reaches the specified value (see Fig. 6.7).
8. If the transmission fluid level requires frequent refilling, this indicates a leak that should be identified and repaired immediately,
9. When checking the level, evaluate the condition of the fluid. If the fluid on the end of the dipstick is black or dark red-brown, or if it has a burnt smell, the fluid needs to be replaced. If you are unsure about the condition of the fluid, take some new fluid and compare it with the old one by color and smell.
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