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operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic
during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before
checking.

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal

operating temperature.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,

start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.

4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If

necessary, refer to

Identifying components in the engine

compartment

in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be

in the crosshatch zone for normal operating temperature.

Low fluid level

Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the outside temperatures are
above 50°F (10°C).

Correct fluid level

The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperatures 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30
km) of driving.

The transmission fluid should be in
the crosshatch zone if at normal
operating temperature (150°F-170°F
[66°C-77°C]).

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  • 1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  • 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
  • 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges.
  • 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
  • 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.
  • 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
  • 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level.