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Transmission Fluid Condition Check

  1. Check the transmission fluid level.
  2. Observe the color and the odor. The color under normal circumstances should be a dark red color, not brown or black or have a burnt odor.
  3. Hold the transmission fluid level indicator over a white facial tissue and allow the transmission fluid to drip onto the facial tissue and examine the stain.
  4. If evidence of solid material is found, the transmission fluid pan should be removed for further inspection.
  5. If transmission fluid contamination or transaxle failure is confirmed by the sediment in the bottom of the transmission fluid pan, repair the transaxle and clean the transmission fluid cooler tubes and transmission fluid cooler.
  6. If the transaxle is to be overhauled or if installing a new transaxle, the transmission fluid cooler must be backflushed. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4F27E article.
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