Fluid - M/T: Testing and Inspection

Transmission Oil Level, Checking

Notes:
^ When checking the oil level in the transmission, file vehicle should be standing on a perfectly horizontal surface. An inspection pit or a 4-post lifting platform is ideal.
^ The prescribed oil level is to be adhered to exactly; the transmission reacts very sensitively to over-filling.
^ If a transmission with transmission oil cooling (e.g. 2.7 ltr bi-turbo) has been removed, the vehicle must be driven a short distance on the road before checking the transmission oil level.





- Remove oil filler plug -B- (in front of drive flange) to check transmission oil level.
- Check oil level with a suitable tool (such as a length of wire bent to shape).

Vehicles with V6 bi-turbo engine without transmission oil cooler:
^ Specification: oil level 7mm + 1mm below bottom lip of oil filler hole.

Vehicles with V8 4.2 Liter engine with transmission oil cooler:
^ Specification: oil level 7 mm - 1 mm below bottom lip of oil filler hole.

- Fill up with gear oil if necessary.
- Install oil filler plug.





Tightening torque