Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 |
Important: Transmission fluid may turn dark with normal use and does not always indicate contamination or oxidation. Check the fluid color. Is the fluid color red? | -- | ||
2 | Check the fluid color. Is the fluid color a non-transparent pink? | -- | ||
3 | Check the fluid color. Is the fluid color light brown? | -- | -- | |
4 | Check the fluid level. Is the fluid level high? | -- | ||
5 | Check the fluid level. Is the fluid level OK? | -- | ||
6 | Check the fluid level. Is the fluid level low? | -- | ||
7 | Check the fluid level. Does the fluid have foam? | -- | ||
8 | Remove excess fluid. Did you remove the excess fluid? | -- | -- | |
9 | Add fluid in order to obtain the proper level. Did you add fluid to the proper level? | -- | -- | |
10 | Inspect for external leaks. Are there any external leaks? | -- | -- | |
11 | Repair the leak. Did you repair the leak? | -- | -- | |
12 | Inspect for a high fluid level. Is the fluid level high? | -- | ||
13 | Check for contaminants in the fluid. Are there contaminants in the fluid? | -- | -- | |
14 | Drain the fluid in order to determine the source of contamination. Did you drain the fluid? | -- | -- | |
15 | Perform a transmission overhaul. Did you perform the procedure? | -- | -- | |
16 | Add new fluid. Did you add new fluid? | -- | -- | |
17 | Check the fluid level. Did you check the fluid level? | -- | -- | |
18 |
Important: A very small amount of material in the bottom pan is a normal condition. Drain the fluid in order to determine if there is contamination. Are there large pieces of metal or other material in the bottom of the pan? | -- | ||
19 | Change the fluid and filter. Did you change the fluid and filter? | -- | -- | |
20 | Perform the road test. Did you perform the test? | -- | System OK | -- |