Esteem GLX Wagon L4-1.8L (1999)
7. Pull out dipstick again and check fluid level indicated on it. Fluid level should be between FULL HOT and LOW HOT.
If it is below LOW HOT, and an equivalent of DEXRON(R) up to FULL HOT.
NOTE:
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DO NOT RACE ENGINE while checking fluid level, even after the engine start.
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DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling can cause foaming and loss of fluid through breather. Then slippage and transmission failure can result.
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Bringing the level from LOW HOT to FULL HOT requires 0.35 liters (0.74/0.62 US/Imp. pt.).
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If vehicle was driven under high load such as pulling a trailer, fluid level should be checked about half an hour after it is stopped.
CHANGE
1. Lift up vehicle.
2. With engine is cool, remove drain plug from oil pan and drain A/T fluid.
3. Install drain plug.
Tightening Torque
(a): 40 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower vehicle and fill proper amount of an equivalent of DEXRON(R) III.
