Repair Procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
The ATF of the 6 speed automatic transaxle does not need to be replaced. If the vehicle is used in severe conditions or business use, replace ATF every 60, 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 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 ")