V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Service and Repair
NOTE:
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Only ATF oil which meets Dexron II E and Ford Mercon standards may be used.
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Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.
BASICS
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The oil should be changed only in the following instances:
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When the diagnostics system has registered oil temperature too high, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) AT-235 (diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
2-3-5).
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The oil smells burnt and is discolored but no DTC has been recorded, for example, in connection with heavy, concentrated use.
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For cars in continuous taxi service and cars used to tow trailers for extended mileage, oil should be changed at 75,000 km service intervals.
WARNING: The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact.
DRAINING
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Remove splashguard under engine.
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Remove drain plug and drain oil from the transmission.
INSTALLING OIL PAN PLUG
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Reinstall oil pan plug with a new seal.
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Tighten to: 40 Nm
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Reinstall splash guard.
FILLING
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Remove:
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Battery
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Battery shelf
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Remove return hose on the control system cover.
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Plug the connector on the cover.
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Install a transparent plastic hose on the oil return hose connector.
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Place a container beneath the hose to catch the oil.
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Temporarily replace battery tray and battery.
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Set the parking brake and move the gear selector to position P.
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Add approximately 2 liters of oil.
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Start the engine and idle it.
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Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
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Add approximately 2 liters of oil.
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Start the engine again and idle it.
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Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
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Remove battery and battery tray.
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Remove hose from connector.
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Reinstall oil return hose to transmission cover, replace battery tray and battery.
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Add approximately 2 liters of oil.
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Set parking brake Start engine and idle it, move the gear selector through all positions, stopping in each position for 5 seconds.
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Move the gear selector to position P with the engine running.
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Wait 2 minutes, then check oil level Top up if necessary.
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The transmission holds 7.6 +0.25 liters (MAX, MIN).
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Turn the engine off.
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
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Check and erase diagnostic trouble codes. See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
