We show checking the fluid level in an automatic transmission of a car with a 1.6 engine.
Automatic transmission fluid level gauge
The check is carried out immediately after the trip (so that the fluid in the gearbox is warmed up to operating temperature - 70–80°) - on a horizontal platform, while the engine should be idling, and the selector (gear selector) be in the "R" position.
Before removing the liquid level indicator, carefully remove dirt from the surface of the parts in the immediate vicinity of it. The ingress of even a small amount of foreign particles into the internal cavity of the gearbox is unacceptable, as this can disrupt its normal operation and cause increased wear of the mechanism parts.
Remove the fluid level indicator from the transmission guide tube. To check the condition of the liquid, we wet the pointer with a white paper sheet. The liquid must be clear. A fine suspension, brown or black, clearly visible on white paper, indicates a strong wear of the friction clutches. In this case, you should contact the service station to diagnose the gearbox.
With a clean, lint-free rag, we remove the remaining liquid from the pointer and insert it into the guide tube until it stops.
Again we take out the pointer and determine the location of the liquid film on the pointer.
The location of the control marks on the liquid level indicator
The amount of fluid in the gearbox is normal if the edge of the fluid film is located between the two HOT marks ("hot" zone) on the index. If the edge of the film is below the marks of the "hot" zone, it is required to add liquid. If necessary, add fluid recommended by the manufacturer to the gearbox. Pour the liquid into the guide tube of the indicator using a funnel in small portions, controlling the level.
An automatic transmission on a car with a 1.8 engine does not have a fluid level indicator. The fluid level in the gearbox is determined through the control hole (stoppered), located in the crankcase of the box under the body of the outer hinge of the right wheel drive. We check the level under the same conditions (see above), by opening the plug. The fluid level in the gearbox should reach the lower edge of the inspection hole. If the level is low, add the fluid recommended by the manufacturer to the gearbox using a gear oil syringe.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable fluid level, as this can lead to transmission failure.