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Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in How to Check Automatic Transmission Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the • 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 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing for about 4. Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. 5-22 |