ATF Level, Checking: Checking

-- Turn off the engine.

The ATF temperature must not be more than approximately 30°C at start of test.

Transmission is not in emergency running mode, and ATF temperature is not higher than 30°C.
The noise insulation has been removed.
Vehicle is horizontal
The selector level is in "P."

-- Vehicle Diagnosis Tester Connect and move through selections until it is ready for operation. Refer to WORKING WITH A TESTER .

-- Press Guided Functions .

-- Select the vehicle, and the transmission.

-- Select check ATF level .

-- Press the → button.

-- Start the engine.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS 6208 under the transmission.

-- Press the → button.

If the test temperature 35°C to 45°C is displayed:

-- Remove the ATF check plug from the ATF pan.

Fig 1: ATF Level Plug

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ATF flows out of the overflow pipe.

Fig 2: Example Of Filler Tube As It Is Installed In Transmissions

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If ATF continues to leak out of hole:

ATF does not need to be topped off.

-- Install the ATF inspection plug with a new seal. The ATF level test is now completed.

If no oil drips out of the hole:

-- Fill the ATF.