Transmission appearance may differ, procedure is the same.
General Information
7
Lubrication
2. Draining Oil
Drain transmission while oil is at ambient temperature (65
°
F
±
20). To
drain oil, remove the main case drain plug and the converter housing oil
pan drain plug. Clean the drain plugs and flush the cooler circuit before
re-installing.
A complete hydraulic circuit flush should be completed
when:
• changing oil types and brands.
• changing oil viscosity grades from or to Arctic oil.
• a catastrophic failure has occurred.
3. Refilling
The operational level should always be within the limit marks on the
dipstick. The exact amount of oil depends on the transmission
inclination and model. Insufficient oil damages the pump and other
components, and can affect the function and reduce the life of the
transmission.
DO NOT OVERFILL! This causes overheating and loss of fuel economy.
When adding oil, types and brands of oil should not be mixed because of
possible incompatibility.
When changing oil viscosity to Arctic oil or alternate viscosity ranges,
follow the recommended transmission oil flush procedure.
Use clean oil and clean containers when filling transmssion. Containers
that have been used for anti-freeze or water should not be used for
transmission oil.
1.
Remove the dipstick and slowly add seven (7) gallons of the
prescribed oil through the filltube.
2.
Place the transmission in the
neutral
position and apply the parking
brakes. Start the engine and let it idle for 5 minutes, (this allows oil
to fill the converter, main case, and cooling system), add oil as
needed to obtain a level at the proper temperature range, (cold
band under 120
°
F, hot band between 180 and 220
°
F). Total oil
quantity needed at this time should be approximately 10 gallons;
this varies depending on the cooling system.
3.
Increase the engine idle slowly to 1500 RPM for two (2) minutes.
Now recheck the oil level at normal idle speed in neutral, again
adding oil to obtain a level at the proper temperature range (cold
band under 100
°
F, hot band between 180 and 220
°
F).
4.
Replace the dipstick and tighten securely.
