Level Check at Room (Cold) Temperature - Cold Check

CAUTION: The transaxle may be damaged if the fluid level is improper. After checking the fluid level at room temperature (cold check), be sure to check the level again at normal operating temperature (hot check).

Fluid level can be checked temporarily at room (cold) temperature which correspond to 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F). This level check is considered to be preparation before performing level check under normal operating (hot) temperature. Checking procedure itself is the same as that described in LEVEL CHECK AT NORMAL OPERATING (HOT) TEMPERATURE - HOT CHECK . If fluid level is between full cold (4) and low cold (5), proceed to test drive. And when CVT fluid temperature has reached 70 - 80 °C (158 - 176 °F), check CVT fluid level again and adjust it as necessary.

Fig 1: Inspecting Level Check At Room (Cold) Temperature

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NOTE: If smell of burning, discoloration or heavy dirt is present in CVT fluid, replacement of CVT assembly will be required.