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Transaxle Oil Replacement

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
    Fig 1: Drain Plug
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  4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Tightening torque 

    • 28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf.m, 21-37 ft.lbf}
  6. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
  7. Add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
    Fig 2: Checking Manual Transaxle Oil Level
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    MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

    Item Specification
    Grade API service GL-4
    Viscosity SAE 75W-80
    Capacity (approx. quantity) 2.4-2.6 L {2.6-2.7 US qt, 2.12-2.28 lmp qt}
  8. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.

    Tightening torque 

    • 28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf.m, 21-37 ft.lbf}
  9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)