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Transaxle gear oil level: Replacement

  1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug.
  2. Drain the transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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  3. Install the drain plug with new washer.

    Tightening torque : 

    60~80 Nm (6.0~8.0 kgf.m, 43.4~57.8 lb-ft)

  4. Add new oil through the filler plug hole and, fill it just below the plug opening.

    Standard oil  : SAE 75W/85, API GL-4

    Oil capacity :  1.9 (2.0US qt, 1.67lmp qt)