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Checking Fluid Levels: Transaxle/Transmission

Raise and support the vehicle. Ensure vehicle is level. Remove fill plug from transaxle/transmission. Fluid should be level with bottom edge of fill plug hole. See Fig 1-Fig 3 . If fluid is low, fill with appropriate fluid until fluid is level with fill plug opening. See RECOMMENDED FLUIDS . Reinstall fill plug. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Checking Transaxle Fluid (Camry, Celica, Corolla, RAV4 - 2WD & Solara)
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Fig 2: Checking Transaxle Fluid Level (RAV4 - AWD)
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Fig 3: Checking Transmission Fluid Level (Tacoma & Tundra)
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