ATF Level, Checking, Vehicle With 6-/8-Cylinder Engine: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500
Oil Filler:VAS6262A
Oil Filler - Jointed Hose:VAS6262/5
If necessary, Oil Filler - Adapter 6:VAS6262/6
Original 1 liter ATF container
Protective eyewear
Acid-resistant safety gloves

Procedure

-- Follow all test conditions and instructions. Refer to TEST CONDITIONS .

Determine the ATF Temperature

-- Select the following menu options under Functions/Component selection in Guided Fault Finding on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

Drivetrain
0BK Transmission
01-OBD-Capable Systems
02-Transmission Electronics
02-Transmission Electronics, Functions
02-Measured Values

-- Select Transmission Fluid Temperature from the list.

-- Check the ATF temperature.

ATF Level, Checking and Correcting

NOTE:

The ATF level is checked at the ATF check and fill hole.

The ATF level is correct if a small amount of fluid drips out of the inspection and fill opening (this is normal as the fluid expands as it heats up) at an ATF temperature between 35 ° and 45 °C (95 ° and 113 °F), for hot countries 50 °C (122 °F).

Replace the plug for the ATF check and fill hole.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Only use the ATF available as a replacement part for the automatic transmission 0BK.
Using other fluids can cause malfunctions or transmission failure.
For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Information
The ATF filler adapter must be clean. Do not mix the ATF any other fluids.

-- Secure the ATF container and the Oil Filler:VAS6262A on the vehicle as high as possible; for the correct ATF specification. Refer to the Parts Information

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.
In this case, pre-filling is necessary. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Noise Insulation

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-- Start the engine in "P".

-- While depressing the brake pedal and with the vehicle idling, shift through all the selector lever positions "P", "R", "N", "D/S" leaving each position engaged for at least 10 seconds.

-- Move the selector lever to "P".

-- Run the engine at idle.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit:SMN372500 under the transmission.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- When the ATF reaches 35 °C (95 °F), remove the plug -arrow A- and drain any excess ATF.

Fig 2: Locating ATF Plugs

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If the ATF starts to leak out of the ATF check and fill hole -arrow A- before it reaches 40 °C (104 °F), then the ATF level is OK.
If no ATF flows out of the ATF-check and fill opening before the ATF has reached 40 °C (104 °F), then top off the ATF; refer to Topping Off the ATF .

NOTE:

The ATF check and fill hole must be sealed off again before the ATF reaches 45 °C (113 °F) (50 °C (122 °F) for hot climate countries).

-- Tighten the new plug for the ATF check and fill hole. The ATF level test is now completed.