Checking Manual Transmission Oil Level

GENERAL EVERY 30,000 KM OR EVERY TWO YEARS

Replacing the transmission oil is not required during the entire service life of the vehicle.

You will need the following to perform the work:

– Inspection pit or vehicle lift with stands. – To unscrew the oil filler plug: 17 mm internal hex key. – The type and volume of synthetic transmission oil are given in the Specifications.

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. Raise and place the vehicle level on stands.

CAUTION

Raising and placing the vehicle on stands is hazardous. Therefore, before performing this operation, read the subsection Jacking Up the Vehicle.

2. Remove the engine compartment undercover, refer to the subsection Removal and Installation of Engine Compartment Undercover.

Unscrew the filler/level check plug (indicated by the arrow) and check the oil level with your little finger. The oil should be near the lower edge of the threaded hole; if it is lower, add oil. Engines 1.6 L

Unscrew the filler/level check plug (indicated by the arrow) and check the oil level with your little finger. The oil should be near the lower edge of the threaded hole; if it is lower, add oil.

3. Engines 1.8, 1.9 L: Unscrew the oil filler plug using a socket wrench.

4. Check the oil level. The oil level is correct if it reaches the lower edge of the threaded hole. If necessary, add oil through the oil filler opening. Use G052 911 A SAE 75W90 oil for topping up.

CAUTION

If the oil level is low, check the transmission for leaks and repair as necessary (workshop work).

5. Reinstall the oil filler plug and tighten it to 25 N·m.