5-speed transmission 02A

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Vehicles with 2.8 liter VR6 engine

Remove oil filler plug -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug (Vehicles With 2.8 Liter VR6 Engine)

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Check oil level; oil should be up to the lower edge of the filler hole.
If necessary, top off by adding G50 synthetic oil, SAE 75W90
Re-install oil filler plug.