Daewoo Lanos 2002 Owner's Manual page 125

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(4T40–E) does
not have a dipstick to check the fluid level.
You may have the fluid level checked by
your Daewoo Dealer or Daewoo Authorized
Service Operation.
The only way for the fluid level to decrease
is if the automatic transmission develops a
leak.
If a fluid leak occurs the vehicle should be
taken to your Daewoo Dealer or Daewoo
Authorized Service Operation to be re-
paired 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 changing.
But, if the vehicle is mainly driven under any
of below conditions, the fluid and filter should
be changed every 75,000 km (45,000 miles).
• 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 7–11
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL
Check the oil level only when the engine is
off, the vehicle is level and the transaxle is
cool enough so that you can rest your fingers
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 se-
curely.
Use only the specified oil as given in the lu-
bricant chart.
After installing the plug, visually check the
transmission case for leaks or damage.
WARNING
After driving, the transmission oil
temperature may be high enough to
burn you.
Wait until transmission oil and filler
plug are cool before checking oil
level.