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accurate reading. Remove dipstick and check
engine oil level.
Do not
let the oil level fall below the marking on
the dipstick.
Do not
overfill so the level is above
the upper marking on the dipstick. Add oil
through the oil filler pipe as required in order to
maintain level within the safe range
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - VOLVO D13 ENGINE
01192
VOLVO D13 ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
01195
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
DANGER
To prevent personal injury, do not service
transmission wearing loose clothing. Stand
clear of the engine and rotating components
while checking the oil level.
CAUTION
Do not mix fluid types or brands because of
possible incompatibility.
CAUTION
Use clean fluid and containers when filling
transmission. Never use containers that have
contained water or anti-freeze (Glycol).
Allison Automatic Transmission Oil Level
Transmission fluid level may be checked using
dipstick or transmission control pad display. For
more information on how to use the shift
selector display to check the transmission oil
level, refer to Appendix C under “Allison
transmission oil level check using the
pushbutton shift selector” in this manual.
The transmission fluid level dipstick is
accessible through the engine compartment rear
door and is located on the left side of the engine.
To check the transmission fluid level, a "cold
check" and a "hot check" must be performed. A
cold check must be made when the
transmission fluid is between 60
o
F and 120
o
F
(16
o
C and 50
o
C).
NOTE
Perform the cold check first to verify the
transmission fluid level before performing the
hot check.
To prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering
the transmission, clean the end of the oil fill tube
before removing dipstick. To remove dipstick,
unscrew filler cap approximately three turns and
pull out dipstick.
ENGINE L. H. SIDE
01189
•
Cold Check
Run the engine until the transmission fluid
temperature is between 60
o
F and 120
o
F (16
o
C
and 50
o
C). With the engine idling, make sure
the parking brake is applied and the
transmission is in neutral (N). Remove and wipe
the dipstick with a clean cloth. Check oil level.
If the oil level is within the COLD RUN band, the
oil level is correct and a hot check can be
performed. If the oil level is on or below the
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