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can be severely damaged if the correct fluid
level is not maintained.
• To prevent foreign matters entering and
damaging the automatic transmission, add
fluid from a clean container.
4 Transfer gear oil <FG>
The first transfer gear oil replacement during the
run-in period should be performed at the first 4,000
km (2,500 miles).
Recommended oil:
Gear oil
API classification GL-3 SAE 80 (general)
API classification GL-3 SAE 90 (warm regions)
API classification GL-4 SAE 90 (tropical regions)
Quantity required:
4.1 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-
fer.
Inspection intervals
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
Replacement intervals
Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
Quantity Approx. 3.1 liters (3.3 qts)
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.
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