MAHLE FluidPRO ATX-3 PLUS BOOST Operation Manual
WARNING
OPERATION MANUAL
ATX-3 PLUS BOOST LITERS
Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger
Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger
Automatic Transmission Fluid ExchangerAutomatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger
DO NOT pour anything except new
transmission fluid into the fill port.
Serious damage will result. Do not add
more than 25 liters.
The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST must be
connected to a FULLY CHARGED 12
volt battery. This should be the battery
in the vehicle being serviced.
Do not use a battery charger to power
the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST.
Use of undercharged batteries and
battery chargers will damage the ATX-3
PLUS BOOST and void the warranty.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
10 Innovation Drive
York, PA 17402
800-468-2321
www.servicesolutions.mahle.com
Manual P/N 035-81577-00 (REV F)
Component Description ......................................................................................... 2
Calibration
- A Good Practice
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................. 3
Keypad Functions .................................................................................................. 4
Cooler Mode
Connecting to the Transmission System .............................................. 6
Flush ..................................................................................................... 8
Drain Pan .............................................................................................. 8
Fluid Exchange ..................................................................................... 9
-1/2 Liter ............................................................................................... 10
+1/2 Liter .............................................................................................. 10
Disconnecting from the Transmission System .................................... 10
Dipstick Mode
Connecting to the Transmission System .............................................. 11
Drain Pan .............................................................................................. 12
Fluid Exchange ..................................................................................... 12
-1/2 Liter ............................................................................................... 13
+1/2 Liter .............................................................................................. 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Empty Used .................................................................................................... 13
Empty New .................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 14
Calibration .................................................................................................... 15
Calibration of Load Cells ........................................................................................ 16
Parts Identification ................................................................................................. 17
Flow Diagram .................................................................................................... 18
Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................... 19
EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery ......................................................... 20
The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST is the most accurate of all transmission
fluid exchange equipment due to the advanced load cell
technology designed into the unit.
Most operating problems are usually fixed by performing a
simple calibration procedure.
A good practice is to periodically calibrate the ATX-3 PLUS
BOOST to ensure optimum performance.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The
ATX
-
3 PLUS BOOST
includes
Unpack all components. Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities.
Contact MAHLE if any items are missing or damaged.
three different diameter dip tubes,
always use the largest dip tube
possible for best performance.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury
or death.
• Read and understand the Operation Manual completely before operating this unit.
• Always wear proper eye and skin protection when operating and maintaining this equipment.
• Take precautions to keep clothing, hair, hands, hoses etc. away from all moving parts of the vehicle.
• Many Automatic Transmission systems can be extremely hot and operate at high pressures. Always
use extreme caution when connecting and disconnecting hoses and adapters.
• Always keep a fire extinguishing device nearby when working with flammable liquids.
• Choose a well-ventilated work area and avoid breathing any harmful fumes when performing a
transmission fluid exchange.
• Check engine oil level and coolant level. Refill if low. Do not perform the exchange if either is low.
• Flush solutions are combustible and are harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed call doctor
immediately and do not induce vomiting. If Flush Solution gets in eyes flush with water immediately.
For contact with skin wash with soap and water. Apply skin lotion if necessary to sooth irritation.
• Immediately clean up any transmission fluid spills and use proper container for disposal.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations for fluid disposal.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be obtained on all chemicals and placed in a shop file
for reference.
Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s
instructions before connecting the ATX-3 Plus Boost
IMPORTANT
Adjust fluid level if required
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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST is an automatic transmission fluid exchanger featuring state-of-the-art
electronic controls with digital weight scales measuring the automatic transmission fluid coming
into and going out of machine. Operation of ATX-3 PLUS BOOST is intuitive and very easy to
master.
Transmission fluid is recovered from vehicle and filtered before collecting in the ATX-3 PLUS
BOOST used fluid tank. When the procedure is complete, the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST buzzer
will sound continuously until the stop button is pressed. Refer to page 8 for Cooler mode and
page 12 for dipstick mode for complete instructions.
Filters and exchanges the USED transmission fluid in the vehicle for new from the ATX-3
PLUS BOOST. The procedure is complete when the buzzer sounds continuously until the
stop button is pressed. Refer to page 9 for Cooler mode and page 12 for Dipstick mode for
complete instructions.
Transmission fluid is emptied completely from new fluid tank inside the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST.
It can be stored in a bulk container for later use. This procedure is performed if a change in
transmission fluid types is required. The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST buzzer will sound continuously
until stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to page 14 for complete
instructions.
Transmission fluid is emptied completely from the used fluid tank inside the ATX-3 PLUS
BOOST into a bulk used tank for proper disposal. This procedure is performed when the
used fluid tank is full or the used fluid tank capacity is not sufficient to perform selected
exchange. The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is
pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to page 14 for complete instructions.
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Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too high on the transmission dipstick.
Removes ½ liter of fluid from the transmission. The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST buzzer will sound
continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to page 9 for
cooler mode and page 13 for dipstick mode for complete instructions.
Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too low on the transmission dipstick. Adds ½
liter of transmission fluid to the transmission from the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST new fluid tank. The
ATX-3 PLUS BOOST buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when
procedure is complete. Refer to page 9 for cooler mode and page 13 for dipstick mode for
complete instructions.
Stops any procedure the moment it is pushed, also used at the end of a procedure to
acknowledge completion of process and turn buzzer off.
Illuminates when battery connection is backwards.
Illuminates when the used tank is too full or flashes when the capacity remaining is less than
exchange amount selected. The EMPTY Used procedure must be run to continue operation of
the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST.
Illuminates when the new fluid tank is empty or flashes when the new fluid level is less than the
selected exchange amount. The operator must add fluid to the new fluid tank of the ATX-3
PLUS BOOST through the fill port.
Illuminates when the vehicle engine is running and connected properly to the ATX-3 PLUS
BOOST.
Illuminates when the selected process is complete. The buzzer will sound continuously when
this is illuminated.
The ATX-3 PLUS BOOST provides two modes of fluid exchange - Cooler or dipstick mode. The
mode is selected using these buttons when the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST is powered up. During
dipstick mode, the start engine button is pressed at a specified step.
Two LED readouts display the amount of fluid in the New and Used fluid tanks and give realtime readouts as the different procedures run.
Caution: Always use fingers to operate keypad. Use of sharp objects will
cause damage and void the warranty.
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
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COOLER MODE: CONNECTING TO THE
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Transmission
Cooler Lines
Fitting
Radiator
Adapters
12 inch
90° Adapter Hose
12 inch
Straight Adapter Hose
IMPORTANT
Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s
instructions before connecting the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST.
Adjust fluid level if required
1. Add desired amount of transmission fluid to the new fluid tank through the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST fill port.
Monitor fluid level in the ATX-3 PLUS BOOST with the LED readouts or with fluid sight indicators. Do not
pour more than 25 liters of new transmission fluid to the new fluid tank.
2. Locate and disconnect the transmission cooler lines at the most convenient location:
A. At cooler line connecting to radiator usually most accessible if vehicle is not on lift.
B. At clamped rubber hose connection to transmission cooler usually most accessible if vehicle is on
a lift. Cooler is most often in front of the radiator.
C. At cooler line connecting to the transmission usually requires vehicle to be on a lift.
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