Automatic Transaxle Fluid On-Vehicle Inspection

Transmission. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
U151F Automatic Transaxle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Automatic Transaxle Fluid -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL
HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.U151F Automatic Transaxle.Automatic Transaxle System.Automatic Transaxle Fluid On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to each position from the P position to the L position, and return it to the P position.

  1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.

  1. Push it back fully into the pipe.

  1. Pull it out again and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range. If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new fluid and recheck the fluid level. If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the fluid once, add a proper amount of new fluid and recheck the fluid level.