Repair Procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
The ATF of 6-speed transaxle doesn't need to be replaced for normal usage. If the vehicle is driven under severe usage conditions, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles.
Severe usage is defined as
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 32°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:
38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug. - Fill the oil about 5 liters.
- Check the oil level.
(Refer to "FLUID ")