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Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid Bevel if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90" F (32
"
C).
At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get
the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200" F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F
(
10°C),
YSU
may
have to drive longer.
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parhng brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1.
2.
The black transaxle fluid cap is located next to the
radiator hose and below the air cleaner assembly on
the driver's side of the engine. Remove the air
cleaner assembly
so
you
can
reach the transaxle fluid
cap. The assembly is attached to the vehicle by
two fasteners. Simply lift up on the air cleaner
assembly to remove it. Find the transaxle fluid cap
and
turn
it counterclockwise to remove. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with
a
clean rag or paper towel.
Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
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