Recommended Fluid: Notes

For model years 1998-2003, all manual transmissions are filled with Esso/Exxon MTF-LT-1 lifetime fluid. A Yellow label with the letters MTF-LT-1 is located next to the oil filler plug. Except for models specified under SERVICE INTERVALS , no oil change is required for the service life of the transmission.

From model year 2004, some manual transmissions are filled with Castrol MTF-LT-2 lifetime fluid. This fluid has the same properties as the MTF-LT-1 fluid. The MTF-LT-1 fluid may be mixed or substituted for the MTF-LT-2 manual transmission fluid.