Transaxle Fluid Level Check

Tools Required 

1. DW260-070 Plug Remover/Installer

1. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for approximately 5 minutes, or, if possible, drive the vehicle for a few kilometers (miles) to warm the transaxle fluid. Check the fluid level when the transaxle is over 30 °C (86 °F).
2. Press the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the park position. (Left-Hand Drive Shown, Right-Hand Drive Similar.)
Fig 1: Moving Shift Lever Through Gear Ranges
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3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Place a fluid container below the fluid level plug.
5. Remove the fluid level plug using the plug remover/ installer DW260-070. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the plug hole when the plug is removed.
   CAUTION: Do not remove the fluid level plug if the transaxle fluid is hot. This may cause injury if the fluid drains from the plug hole.
Fig 2: Removing Fluid Level Plug Using Plug Remover/Installer
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6. Check the oil fluid level. If fluid does not drain through the plug hole after adding a total of 4 liters, then the transaxle was either under filled or the transaxle is leaking fluid. Inspect the transaxle for fluid leaks. Fix any leaks before setting the transaxle fluid level.
Fig 3: Checking Oil Fluid Level
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7. Install the fluid level plug using the plug remover/installer DW260-070.
   1. Tighten the Plug to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
8. When the fluid level checking procedure is completed, wipe any fluid from the transaxle case with a rag or shop towel. Also, check that the fluid fill cap and the vent tube are properly installed.

Fig 4: Checking Fluid Fill Cap & Vent Tube

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