Oil Change

Raise vehicle and support it with safety stands.
NOTE: Keep vehicle level when checking oil level.
Remove drain plug at bottom of transaxle case and drain fluid into suitable container.
Tightening torque:

29~43 lb.ft (40~58 N.m, 4.0~6.0 kg.m)

Fig 1: Draining Transmission Fluid
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Install new washer on drain plug and reinstall plug in case.
Add specified amount and type of oil into the speedo driven gear.
Specified oil:

Grade: API Service GL-4

Viscosity: SAE 75W-90 (Fill-for-life)

Capacity: 2.96 US qt (2.8$$ , 2.46 lmp.qt)

Fig 2: Filling Transmission Fluid
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Warm up vehicle until transaxle oil reaches its normal temperature, then check for leakage of transaxle oil.
Lower vehicle.