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2.1 Check
1. Remove inspection plug .
2. Check that the oil surface reaches the open-
ing of the inspection plug hole by putting your
finger straightly into it. If insufficient, add the oil
from the inspection plug hole up to the opening.
Put your finger straightly into the inspection plug
hole after one minute has passed, and check
that the oil is filled up to the opening of the hole.
CAUTION
The added oil should be of the same grade and
viscosity as the oil originally placed in the trans-
mission.
3. Install the inspection plug.
2.2 Replacement
1. Place a container under the drain plug .
2. Remove inspection plug and drain plug to let
the oil flow out.
NOTE:
Oil removal is quicker if performed not so long after
the vehicle has been stopped and while the oil is
still warm.
3. The drain plug is fitted with a magnet. Wipe off
any metal particles sticking to the magnet and
install the drain plug.
WARNING
Do not check the oil level immediately after
driving, as you could be scalded by
extremely hot oil.
Give the oil time to cool before performing
the inspection.
Tightening torque
68.6 ± 14.7 N·m (51 ± 11
ft.lbs., 7.0 ± 1.5 kgf·m)
WARNING
Do not replace the oil immediately after driv-
ing, as you could be scalded by extremely
hot oil. Give the oil time to cool before drain-
ing it.
Z17519
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*: 6-speed transmission
Z18456
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