Transaxle Oil Replacement

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 gasket.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque

28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf-m, 21-37 ft.lbf}

Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Drain Plug
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Remove the oil level plug with gasket 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.
Manual transaxle oil grade

API service GL-4

Fig 2: Checking Oil Level
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Manual transaxle oil viscosity

SAE 75W-80

Manual transaxle oil capacity (approx. quantity)

2.4-2.6 L {2.6-2.7 US qt, 2.12-2.28 Imp qt}
Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque

28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf.m, 21-37 ft.lbf}
Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).