| Fig. 1: Remove the dipstick from the tube — Legacy
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| Fig. 2: With the dipstick clean, the upper and lower
hash marks are visible
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| Fig. 3: Use a funnel to add fluid through the dipstick
tube
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To check the automatic transmission fluid, drive the car several miles to bring the transaxle up to normal operating temperature. Park the car on a level surface, place the gear selector in P position and leave the engine idling.
Open the hood and locate the automatic transaxle dipstick on the left side of the engine, near the fire wall. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean rag and reinsert it all the way. Remove it and note the reading.
NOTE: While checking the fluid level, smell the oil on the dipstick. If the fluid has a burnt smell, serious transaxle problems are indicated.
As long as the reading is between the upper level and lower level marks the fluid level is correct. If the level is at or below the lower mark, additional fluid is necessary. Add automatic transmission fluid with the Dexron® designation only.
Fluid should be added through the neck of the dipstick hole using a funnel. With the engine still idling, add fluid in small quantities at a time and recheck the level after each addition. Stop when the fluid level is close to the upper level mark. Avoid overfilling; do not fill above the upper mark.
