Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection
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- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
- Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
- When the oil level is lower than the lower limit, add manual transaxle oil.
Manual transaxle oil grade
- API service GL-4 Manual transaxle oil viscosity
- SAE 75W-80
- 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}
- Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)