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Transaxle Oil Replacement

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the hole cover.
  3. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
  4. Drain the transaxle oil.
  5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

    Tightening torque 

    39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf} 

  6. Add the specified amount and type of oil through the hole cover installation hole until the level reaches as shown in the figure.

    Manual transaxle oil grade API service GL-4 

    Manual transaxle oil viscosity SAE 75W-80 

    Manual transaxle oil capacity (approx. quantity) 

    2.91 L {3.07 US qt, 2.56 Imp qt} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level
    G09132617
  7. Install the hole cover.

    Tightening torque 

    8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Identifying Hole Cover Installation Bolt
    G09132618