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Transaxle Gear Oil Level: Replacement

  1. With the vehicle parked on a level surface, remove the drain plug.
  2. Drain the transaxle oil after loosening the drain plug (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
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  3. Install the drain plug with new washer.

    Drain plug tightening torque:

    60-80 N.m (600-800 kgf.cm, 43-58 lb.ft)

  4. Add new oil through the fill plug hole and, fill it just below the plug opening.

    Standard oil SAE 75W/85, API GL-4

    Oil capacity: 1.9 liter (2.0 US qt, 1.67 Imp qt)