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Transaxle Oil Inspection

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  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 oil level plug and gasket.
    Fig 1: Checking Oil Level
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  4. Verify that the transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
    • If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil through the oil level plug hole.

      Manual transaxle oil grade 

    • API Service GL-4 or GL-5

      Manual transaxle oil viscosity 

    • Any temperature: SAE 75W-90
    • Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90
  5. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.

    Tightening torque 

    • 39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
  6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)