240 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1986)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Technical Service Bulletins
M/T - Increased Oil Fill Quantity to Improve Lubrication
Subject:
Product M47 OIL
FILL QUANTITY
CARS
240
Group
43
Date:
No.
AUGUST 1987
97
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO THE U.S. AND CANADA
REFERENCE:
TP 30864/2 (English), SPECIFICATIONS, 1986-87, pgs. 15, 42 TP 30995/2 (English), PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE, Pg. 5 TP
30996/1 (English), 600/1200 MILE MAINT. Pgs. 3, 11 TP 30997/1 (English), 5,000/10,000 MILE MAINT. Pg. 3.
Increased oil fill quantity - improved lubrication
The oil fill quantity on M47 gearboxes has been increased from 1.3 liters (1.4 qts) to 1.55 liters (1.6 qts) to improve lubrication.
NOTE:
When checking/filling the transmission oil level, ensure that the oil is even with the threads of the filler plug hole.
New oil recommendations
The recommended oil for all manual gearboxes is:
ATF, type F
CAUTION: DO NOT USE: ATF, DEXRON