Drivetrain

Manual Transaxle Oil Replacement [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 drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.


4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Tightening torque
  • 39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}

5. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.


6. Add the specified manual transaxle oil through the oil level plug port.

    Manual transaxle oil grade
  • API service GL-4

    Manual transaxle oil viscosity
  • SAE 75W-80

7. 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}

8. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

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