Zephyr V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
15. Install the fluid fill plug.
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Tighten to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
16. With the transaxle in (P) PARK, the vehicle on a level surface, the engine at idle (680-780 rpm) and foot pressed on the brake, move the selector
lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever back in the PARK position.
17. Wipe the fluid level indicator cap and remove the fluid level indicator.
18. Wipe the fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
19. NOTE: In order to get an accurate fluid level reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Idle the engine to reach the normal operating
temperature. Using the WDS, verify that the transaxle is at normal operating temperature 60°C - 70°C (140°F - 158°F), prior to adjusting the
transmission fluid level.
If fluid needs to be added, add fluid in 0.25 L (1/2 pint) increments through the fluid fill plug located on the top of the transaxle near the fluid
level indicator. Do not overfill the fluid. Install the fluid level indicator back in the fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the
indicator. The fluid level should be at the upper most mark on the fluid level indicator. Only fill to the upper most mark on the fluid indicator. Do
not overfill. Damage to the transaxle will occur.
20. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature of 60°C - 70°C (140°F - 158°F) is between the top 2 marks on the
fluid level indicator.
Fill the transaxle to the correct fluid level.
21. NOTE: The correct transmission fluid level at cool operating temperature of 15°C - 25°C (59°F - 77°F), is at the bottom mark on the fluid level
indicator.
