Manual Transmission

Manual Transaxle Oil

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
030609012015078.558N·mlb·ft
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Inspection of Manual Transaxle Oil Level
  1. Turn the engine off, then raise the vehicle using a lift.
  2. Remove the fill plug (A).
  3. Check the condition of the oil and make sure it is at the proper level (A).
  4. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

Replacement

  1. Turn the engine off, then raise the vehicle using a lift.
  2. Remove the drain plug (A), allow the oil to drain, then install the drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

  3. Remove the fill plug (A).
  4. Fill the manual transaxle with manual transaxle oil through the filler hole. Recommended: - SAE 70W, API GL-4. Recommended transmission oil: SK HK MTF 70W, SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W, GS CALTEX GS MTF HD 70W. Capacity: 1.6–1.7 L (0.42–0.45 US gal, 1.69–1.80 US qt, 1.41–1.50 Imp qt)
  5. Install the filler plug (A).

    Tightening torque: 58.9–78 N·m

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