850 T-5R L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1995)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Testing and Inspection
Repair and maintenance
Cleanliness:
Important! Pay particular attention to cleanliness when working on the transmission, particularly when inspecting and, if necessary, changing the oil.
Clean around the filler pipe and the drain plug. Always use clean containers. Make sure that the workplace is free of dirt and dust. Make sure that you
do not get any oil on your skin. Check oil level in the transmission only if oil leaks are suspected.
Transmission fluid grade: ATF oil which meets demands for both Dexron II E and Ford Mercon
Radio codes:
NOTE: Make a note of the radio code before disconnecting the battery leads and the car is without voltage supply. Re-enter the code when the work has
been completed.
H. Oil inspection
Oil, quality check
H1
Check the oil
NOTE: Only ATF oil which meets the demands for Dexron II E and Ford Mercon may be used.
Check the oil by taking a sample with the dipstick.
Discolored or burnt smell?
- Check whether the diagnostic unit has recorded any diagnostic trouble codes (DTC code 2-3-5).
- If DTC 2-3-5 is displayed, smell the oil.
- Also fault-trace the transmission per DTC 2-3-5.
- Change oil, see procedures See: Service and Repair
Is there water in the oil (grey discoloration)
- Determine the reason why water is present in the oil.
- Replace transmission according to U1-U59 and flush oil cooler and oil lines clean according to U27. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair
H2
Check oil level
Conditions
Flat surface, parking brake set, foot brakes applied, engine idling, gear selector in position P.
H3
Move the gear selector through all positions, stopping in each position for 3 seconds.
Return gear selector to position P and wait 2 minutes before checking oil level.
The dipstick must be pushed down completely in the dipstick tube.
NOTE: Wipe dipstick with a nylon cloth or the equivalent, i.e. a matenal free from lint and loose threads.
H4
Low Level
Check temperature chart before filling with oil.
