CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE The dipstick can check the fluid level at HOT" fluid temperatures [50 to 80C (122 to 176F)] after the vehicle has been driven approximately 10 minutes It also can check the fluid level at "COLD" fluid temperatures [30 to 50C (86 to 122 Fl] . 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and then move the selector lever through each gear range, ending in "P'C 3. Check the fluid level with the engine idling (If the vehicle has not been driven for some time and the outside temperature is below 30"C (86F), a COLD" fluid temperature can be obtained by warming up the engine com- pletely.] 4. Remove the dipstick and clean it with lint-free paperr Reinsert it into the charging pipe as far as it will get 5. Remove the dipstick and note the reading. If the fluid temperature is HOT", the level should be in the hot range (in the shaded arealt If it is COLD", the level should be in the cold range (within the cutout portion). YCOLD [an- 50C (as- 122F)! fact (50 auto 4122- neen SAraai Keep the fluid at the proper levelr O Overfilling may blow off the fluid or damage the transaxle. o Underfilling may cause the clutches to slip, and finally damage them. Checking A/T Fluid Level Checking A/T Fluid Condition Check fluid for contamination to determine con- dition of automatic transmission. lf fluid is very dark or smells burned, the frictional material (clutches, band, etc) may need replacement. Check fluid for small. 5MAID7 Changing A/T Fluid Oil capacity (With torque converter): 6.0 liters (6-3/8 US qt, 5-1/4 Imp qt) SMASOJB