Automatic Transmission Fluid; Manual Transmission Fluid - SSANGYONG Korando Owner's Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID*
To ensure proper functioning, efficiency and
durability of the automatic transmission, it
is of the utmost importance that the fluid is
always kept at the proper level.
The automatic transmission (M74LE) does
not have a dipstick to check the fluid level.
You may have the fluid level checked by
your Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Au-
thorized Service Operation.
The only way for the fluid level to decrease
is that the automatic transmission develops
a leak.
If a fluid leak occurs the vehicle should be
taken to your Ssangyong Dealer or
Ssangyong Authorized Service Operation to
be repaired as soon as possible.
Fluid should not be added to the automatic
transmission without properly setting the
fluid level. Overfilling the automatic trans-
mission fluid will decrease the automatic
transmission performance and could dam-
age the unit.
Use only specified fluid as given in the lu-
bricant chart.
The fluid and filter do not require chang-
ing. But, if the vehicle is mainly driven un-
der any of below conditions, the fluid and
filter should be changed every 60,000km
(36,000miles).
• In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 32°C
(90°F) or higher.
• In hilly or mountains terrain.
• When doing frequent trailer towing.
• Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 7–15

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID

Check the oil level only when the engine is
off, the vehicle is level and the transmission
is cool enough so that you can rest your fin-
gers on the transmission case.
Remove the filler plug to check the level.
The oil should come to the bottom edge of
the filler plug hole. If level is low, add oil
until it begins to run out of the filler hole.
Reinstall the plug securely.
Use only the specified oil as given in the
lubricant chart.
After installing the plug, visually check the
transmission case for leaks or damage.