Subaru Impreza 2.2L MT - Manual (Page 279)

IMPREZA U.S.A. (E)
10
Maintenance and service
10-23
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Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
Check the fluid level monthly.
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temperature of the trans-
mission fluid up to normal operating temperature; 140 to 176
°
F (60 to 80
°
C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then shift it in the “P”
position, and run the engine at idling speed.
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Upper
level
Lower
level Upper
level
Lower
level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the gauge. If it is be-
low the lower level on the “HOT” range, add the recommended automat-
ic transmission fluid up to the upper level.
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Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the auto-
matic transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower
level and upper level on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add
fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill.
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Recommended fluid
“Dexron II” or “Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid