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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION 1. Place the vehicle on level ground. 2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling. 3. Adjust the length or thermometer probe so that the length is the same as the depth gauge, and hold the probe with a paper holder. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature. If necessary, inspect the ATF before warming up the engine. In this case, use the ATF temperature 4. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 60-70 °C {140-158 °F}. 5. Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (P--D) while depressing the brake pedal. 6. Shift the selector lever to P position. 7. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C {149 °F}) while the engine is idling. If necessary, add ATF to the specification. with water Reddish Has burnt smell Deteriorated Defective powertrain components inside the transaxle: A large amount of metal particles are found. If Flush the system due to possible clogging of the Has no burnt Normal Discoloration by oxidation CAUTION: The ATF amount varies according to ATF temperature. Therefore,
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9
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