Refill transmission fuild

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Yes, the engine needs to be running when it is checked. Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for checking level. See the attached picture for fill (fill and check is the same location) and drain. Do not remove the drain plug unless you plan to refill the system.

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PROCEDURE
Checking fluid level and condition (color and order) at regular intervals will provide early diagnosis information about the transmission. This information may be used to correct a condition that, if not detected early, could result in major transmission repairs.

IMPORTANT: When new, Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is red in color. As the vehicle is driven, the transmission fluid will begin to look darker in color. The color may eventually appear light brown. A dark brown color with burnt odor may indicate excessive fluid deterioration and signal a need for fluid change.

FLUID LEVEL
When adding or changing fluid, use only DEXRON-III.

CAUTION: Overfilling will cause foaming, loss of fluid, abnormal shifting, and possible damage to the transmission.

1. Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Check fluid level with engine running at idle.

NOTE: Be sure that transmission fluid temperature is below 30°C (86°F).

3. Move the selector lever through all gear ranges.
4. Move the selector lever to "Park".
5. Let engine idle for three minutes and open the overfill screw.
6. Add transmission fluid until it flows out over the overfill screw opening, then close the overfill screw.
7. Let engine idle until a fluid temperature between 32°C (90°F) and 57°C (135°F) is reached, then close the overfill screw.
Torque: 38 Nm (28 ft. Lbs.).

NOTE: Check transmission fluid temperature with a service tool.

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Let me know if this helps. If you need more information, feel free to ask.

Take care,
Joe