Drivetrain
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
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1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.

- Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
When the manual transaxle 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
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..
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