Repair procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
ATF of 8 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to be replaced in normal usage. If the vehicle is used severely in business or personal use, replace ATF every 100, 000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as
- Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc)
- Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
- Repetition of short distance driving
- More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 30°C (89.6°F).
- Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.3 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 16.6 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one. - Fill the oil about 7.0 liters through oil injection hole.
- Check the oil level.
(Refer to "SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE ")