Oil level Check: Replacement
NOTE:
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't need to be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles for severe usage.
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: 34.3 ~ 44.1 N.m (3.5 ~ 4.5 kgf.m, 25.3 ~32.6 lb-ft)
CAUTION:The gasket of the drain plug use new one.
- Fill the oil about 5 liters.
- Check the oil level. (Refer to OIL LEVEL CHECK PROCEDURE .)