Transaxle Oil Replacement

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the drain plug with the washer.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque

39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Remove the oil level plug with washer and add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Plug And Drain Plug
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Manual transaxle oil Grade

API GL-4

Manual transaxle oil Viscosity

SAE 75W-80

Manual transaxle oil Capacity (approx. quantity)

2.85 L {3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt}
Install a new washer and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque

39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).