Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 40

C H A W S k W BODY MAINTENANCE
COLD
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. Check fluid level.
Fluid level should be checked using "HOT" range on dipstick at
fluid temperatures of
50°C
(after vehicle has been driven
approximately 5 minutes in urban areas after engine is warmed
up. But it can be checked at fluid temperatures of 30°C using
"COLD" range on dipstick for reference after engine is warmed
up and before driving. However, fluid level must be rechecked
using "HOT" range.
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1) Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
2) Start engine and then move selector lever through each
gear range, ending in "P".
3) Check fluid level with engine idling.
If the vehicle has been driven for a long time at high speeds, or
in city traffic in hot weather, or if it is being used to pull a trailer,
the accurate fluid level cannot be read. You should wait until the
fluid has cooled down (about 30 minutes).
4) Remove dipstick and wipe it clean with lint-free paper.
5) Reinsert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
6) Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do
not
overfill.
Checking A/T Fluid Level
Check f l u ~ d for contamination.
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3. Check fluid condition.
Check fluid for contamination. If fluid is very d a d or smells
burned, or contains frictional material (clutches, band, etc.),
check operation of AIT.
Refer to section AT for checking operation of AIT.