1. The required level of transmission fluid in the automatic transmission should be constantly maintained. A low level causes a decrease or inability to transmit engine torque to transmission elements, and overflow leads to foaming and fluid leakage, as well as failure of the gearbox.
2. Apply the handbrake and start the engine. With the engine idling, move the selector lever through all positions, starting and ending in the PARK position. The check is carried out with the car located on a flat surface, the engine running at idle speed.
Caution: It is impossible to determine the exact level of automatic transmission fluid if the vehicle has just been driven a significant distance at high speed, driven in city traffic in hot weather, or towed a trailer. Before measuring, you must wait for the liquid to cool for half an hour.
3. After the liquid has warmed up to normal operating temperature, remove the dipstick from the tube to measure the level. The dipstick is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side (see illustration).
7.3. The dipstick for checking the transmission fluid level in the automatic transmission is located in the right rear corner of the engine compartment. Before pulling out the dipstick, you must tilt its handle
4. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and reinsert it into the tube until the cap stops.
5. Remove the dipstick again and determine the transmission fluid level.
6. If the fluid is slightly warmed up, the level should be between the COLD and NOT marks (see illustration). If the box is thoroughly heated, then the level should be in the cross-notched sector located in the HOT range. If necessary, add the appropriate type of transmission fluid directly into the dipstick tube, using a funnel to prevent spillage. To raise the level from the COLD mark to the NOT mark with a thoroughly heated box, you need to pour a little more than half a liter of liquid into it. Therefore, the level should be constantly monitored during batch addition.
7.6. The automatic transmission fluid level must be within the appropriate temperature range
7. When checking the level, also check the condition of the fluid. If a drop of black or dark brown liquid forms at the tip of the dipstick, or if the liquid emits a burnt smell, replace it. If the condition of the fluid is in doubt, purchase some new power steering fluid to compare the color and smell.