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Test Procedures

  1. Check the engine fluid level. Replenish if necessary.
  2. Warm it up until ATF reaches 70~80°C(158~168°F) after approximately 10 minutes of driving to check the ATF level.
    NOTE: When ambient temperature is 20° C(68° F), fluid temperature reaches 70~80° C(158~176° F) after approximately 10 minutes of urban driving.
  3. Remove fluid pressure detection plug after warming up A/T, install fluid pressure gauge (special tool: ST2505 S001).
    CAUTION: When using the fluid pressure gauge, use O-ring that is installed to the fluid pressure detection plug.
  4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
    Fig 1: Engaging Parking Brake
    G03877537Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Start the engine and measure line pressure during idle rotation and stall speed.
    CAUTION:
    • Shall be depressing the brake pedal all the way during measurement.
    • When measuring line pressure with stall speed, refer to STALL TEST .
    Fig 2: Performing Stall Test
    G03877538Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. After completing measurement, install fluid pressure detection plug and tighten to the following specified torque.

    Tightening torque : 4.8~9.8N.m(50~70kg.cm, 3.6~5.0lb.ft)

    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
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