Step-by-step guide to warming up the automatic transmission when changing the oil:
Materials:
* Motor oil
* Funnel
* Gloves
* Rags
Steps:
1. Preparing the car
* Park the car on a level surface.
* Put the car in park and apply the parking brake.
* Open the hood and find the automatic transmission oil pan dipstick.
2. Checking the oil level
* Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
* Insert the dipstick back into the hole and pull it out again.
* Check the oil level. It should be between the “min” and “max” marks on the dipstick.
3. Drain the old oil
* Locate the drain plug on the automatic transmission oil sump.
* Place an oil pan under the plug.
* Unscrew the drain plug and drain the old oil.
* Replace the drain plug with a new gasket and tighten it.
4. Filling with new oil
* Insert a funnel into the oil dipstick hole.
* Pour new oil into the gearbox. The amount of oil required for replacement is indicated in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
5. Checking and adjusting the oil level
* Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
* Insert the dipstick back, remove it again and check the oil level. It should be between the “min” and “max” marks.
*Repeat the previous step, adding a small amount of oil if necessary, until the level is correct.
6. Warming up the automatic transmission
* Start the engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
* Move the gear lever to Drive for a few seconds and then to Neutral.
* Repeat this process with each gear position, including downshifts.
*Check the oil level again. If necessary, add more oil.
7. Check for leaks
* Check the car pan for oil leaks.
* If leaks are found, tighten the drain plug or other connections if possible.
8. Reset error code
*After changing the oil and warming up the transmission, the error code in the transmission control module may need to be reset.
*Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to reset the code.
9. Completion
* Close the hood.
* Now you have successfully warmed up the automatic transmission after changing the oil.