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el on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add
fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill."Recommended fluid“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-cles)"Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
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Rear differential gear oil"Checking the gear oil levelYour vehicle may be equipped with a rear differential
protector. The differential protector provides protec-
tion to the rear differential assembly during off-road
use. Removal of the rear differential protector is not re-
quired when checking the oil level.1) Filler plug
2) Drain plug1) Filler hole
2) Drain hole
3) Oil level
Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil
level. The oil level should be kept even with the bottom
of the filler hole. If the oil level is below the bottom
edge of the hole, add oil through the filler hole to raise
the level.If the vehicle requires frequent refilling, there
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