Repair Procedures: Inspection

Information 

• Transfer oil should be inspected and refilled every 60000 km (40000 mile)/4 year.

1. Remove the under cover.

   (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER for 2.4L or ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER for 3.3L")

2. Remove the oil filler plug (A).

   [Gasoline 2.4] 

   Fig 1: Oil Filler Plug (Gasoline 2.4)

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   [Gasoline 3.3] 

   Fig 2: Oil Filler Plug (Gasoline 3.3)

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3. Check the oil level.

   Information 

   Oil level must be up to fill the hole, if not, add oil until it runs over.

   Fig 3: Oil Level

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4. Install the oil filler plug with new gasket.

   Tightening torque:  39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

5. Install the under cover.

   (Refer to "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER for 2.4L or ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER for 3.3L")