Solara Coupe L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2007)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
(a)
Shift lever with multi-mode automatic transaxle
HINT: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to all positions from P to L (S1). Then return it to the P
position.
(3) Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out again and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new fluid and recheck the fluid level.
If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the fluid once, add proper amount of new fluid and recheck the fluid level.
(b) Gate shift lever
HINT: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)
(1) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(2) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to all positions from P to L. Then return it to the P position.
(3) Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(4) Push it back fully into the pipe.
(5) Pull it out again and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.
If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new fluid and recheck the fluid level.
If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the fluid once, add proper amount of new fluid and recheck the fluid level.