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Manual Transaxle Oil Change

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  1. Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
  2. With vehicle lifted up, check oil leakage.

    If leakage exists, correct it.

  3. Remove oil filler plug (2).
  4. Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
  5. Apply sealant to thread of drain plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil drain plug a: 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft) 

  6. Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.
  7. Apply sealant to thread of level / filler plug, and then tighten it to specified torque.

    "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

    Tightening torque 

    Transaxle oil level / filler plug b: 21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft) 

    NOTE:
    • For SAE classification, see Fig 1.
    • It is recommended to use API GL-4 75W-90 gear oil.
    • Whenever vehicle is hoisted for any service work other than oil change, check for oil leakage.

    Transaxle oil specification 

    : API GL-4 

    Transaxle oil capacity (Reference) 

    2.3 liters (4.9/4.0 US/lmp. pt.) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Manual Transaxle Oil Level
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