Manual Transaxle Oil Change
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- Before changing or inspecting oil, be sure to stop engine and lift vehicle horizontally.
- With vehicle lifted up, check oil leakage.
If leakage exists, correct it.
- Remove oil filler plug (2).
- Remove drain plug (1), and drain old oil.
- 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)
- Pour new specified oil until oil level reaches bottom of oil filler plug hole (3) as shown in figure.
- 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.)