Automatic transaxle

Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) replacement

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Warning
  • When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the oil dipstick.

2. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.


3. Drain the ATF into a container.

4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

Tightening torque 30-41 N·m {3.0-4.2 kgf·m, 22-30 ft·lbf}

5. Add the specified ATF until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick type of ATF through the oil filler tube.

ATF type
ATF M-V

6. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C{149 °F}).

  • Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.

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