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Primary Check: Condition

Check fluid condition.

FLUID CONDITION REFERENCE

Fluid condition Probable cause Required actions
Varnished (heavily viscous) Damage to or wear of clutch, band Change fluid and check if there is a problem with A/T body or vehicle (harness wiring, cooler pipe, etc).
Milky white or cloudy Water contained Change fluid and check if it contains water.
Mixed with metal powder Abnormal wear of slide parts of A/T Change fluid and check if A/T has a problem.
Fig 1: Checking Fluid Level
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