Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Fluid - A/T: Testing and Inspection
TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURE
1. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for approximately 5 minutes, or, if possible, drive the vehicle for a few miles to warm the transaxle
fluid. Check the fluid level when the transaxle is above 40°C (104°F).
2. Park the vehicle on a hoist, inspection pit, or similar raised-level surface. The vehicle must be level to obtain a correct fluid level measurement.
3. Place a fluid container below the fluid level plug.
4. Press the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to PARK.
CAUTION: Do not remove the fluid level plug if the transaxle fluid is hot. This may cause injury if the fluid drains from the plug hole.
5. Remove the fluid level plug. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of fluid levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the plug hole
when the plug is removed.
6. If fluid does not drain through the plug hole after adding a total of 1.5 liters, the transaxle was either underfilled or is leaking fluid. Inspect the
transaxle for fluid leaks. Fix any leaks before setting the transaxle fluid level.
7. Install the fluid level plug.
Tighten
Tighten the fluid level plug to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
8. When the fluid level checking procedure is completed, wipe any fluid from the transaxle case with a rag or shop towel. Also, check that the fluid
fill cap and the vent tube are properly installed.