Repair Procedures: Replacement
NOTE:
ATF of 6 speed automatic transaxle doesn't be replaced. But, if the vehicle is severe use or business use, replace ATF every 60, 000 miles for severe usage.
Severe usage is defined as
- Driving in rough road (Bumpy, Gravel, Snowy, Unpaved road, etc.)
- Driving in mountain road, ascent/descent
- Repetition of short distance driving
- More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32° C (89.6° F).
- Police, Taxi, Commercial type operation or trailer towing, etc.
- Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Drain plug tightening torque:
38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
CAUTION: The gasket of the drain plug use new one. - Fill the oil about 5 liters.
- Check the oil level.
(Refer to "FLUID ")