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M/T - Incorrect Fluid Level Indicator

NUMBER: 92-T-135

CORP.REF.NO: 237203

DATE: October 1992

SECTION: 7B

SUBJECT:
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR READS OVERFULL OR UNDERFULL

MODELS/YEARS:
1992 ACHIEVA W/2.3L (VIN 3, A) & 5 SPEED (M32, MV5) TRANSAXLE

Some ISUZU 5 speed manual transaxles (M32) or NVG-T550 5 speed manual transaxles (MV5) may show an extreme overfill or underfill condition on the fluid level indicator. The incorrect fluid level indicator may have been installed in the transaxle.

The ISUZU 5 speed manual transaxle should have a fluid level indicator with a WHITE handle. The NVG-T550 manual transaxle should have a fluid level indicator with a RED handle. Check for the proper color coded indicator before draining or adding fluid to correct an overfull or underfull condition.