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ATF Level, Checking

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - ATF Level, Checking
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 2: Attention (Switch Off Engine)
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Fig 3: Attention (The ATF Temperature Should Not Be More Than Approx. 30 ° C At Start Of Test)
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The ATF temperature should not be more than approx. 30 ° C at start of test.

If a test temperature between 35 ° C and 45 ° C is displayed: 

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Inspection Plug
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Fig 5: Identifying Overflow Pipe And Plug
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The ATF present in overflow pipe runs out.

If ATF drips out of drilling:

ATF does not need topping off.

If no ATF drips out of inspection hole: