Checking The Fluid Level When The Fluid Is Cold - Subaru 1998 Legacy Owner's Manual

C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then shift it in the "P"
position, and run the engine at idling speed.
Front of vehicle
Dipstick
Drain plug
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is be-
low the lower level on the "HOT" side, add the recommended automatic
transmission fluid up to the upper level.
J Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the auto-
matic transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower
level and upper level on the "COLD" side. If it is below that range, add
fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill.
J Recommended fluid
"Dexron II" or "Dexron III" Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
OM-H0206
Maintenance and service
Upper
level
Lower
Upper
level
level
Lower
level
OM-H0207
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