Transmission Fluid Level - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

8-6 Care and Maintenance
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - VOLVO D13 ENGINE
VOLVO D13 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

DANGER
To prevent personal injury, do not service trans-
mission wearing loose clothing. Stand clear of the
engine and rotating components while checking
the oil level.
CAUTION
Do not mix fluid types or brands because of
possible incompatibility.
CAUTION
Use clean fluid and containers when filling
transmission. Never use containers that have
contained water or antifreeze (Glycol).
Allison Automatic Transmission Fluid Level
The transmission fluid level can be checked with the
dipstick or with the use of the shift selector display.
For more information on how to use the shift selector
display to check the transmission oil level, refer to
OIL LEVEL CHECK USING THE PUSHBUTTON
SHIFT SELECTOR " on page 2
"
in Appendix C.
PA-1638 Owner's Manual X3-45 VIP
The transmission fluid level dipstick is accessible
through the engine compartment rear door and is
located on the left side of the engine.
To check the transmission fluid level, a "cold check"
and a "hot check" must be performed. A cold check
must be made when the transmission fluid is
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between 60 F and 120 F (16
NOTE
Perform the cold check first to verify the
transmission fluid level before performing the hot
check.
To prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering the
transmission, clean the end of the oil fill tube before
removing dipstick. To remove dipstick, unscrew filler
cap approximately three turns and pull out dipstick.
ENGINE L. H. SIDE (X3 SERIES)
Cold Check
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Run the engine until the transmission fluid
temperature is between 60
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50 C). With the engine idling, make sure the parking
brake is applied and the transmission is in neutral
(N). Remove and wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth. Check fluid level. If the fluid level is within the
COLD RUN band, the fluid level is correct and a hot
check can be performed. If the fluid level is on or
below the lower line of the COLD RUN band, add
fluid until the level lies within the COLD RUN band.
If the fluid level is above the COLD RUN band, drain
fluid until the level is within the band.
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C and 50 C).
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F and 120 F (16 C and