1.
Remove the air duct (A).
A check of Automatic Transaxle Fluid(ATF) level is not normally required during scheduled services. If an oil leak is found, perform the oil level check procedure after repairs are completed.
When checking the oil level, be careful not to enter dust, foreign matters, etc. from fill hole.
Remove the air duct (A).
Remove the eyebolt (A).
Always replace the O-Ring (A) of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
Add ATF SP-IV 700cc to the ATF injection hole.
Start the engine. (Don’t step on brake and accelerator simultaneously.
Confirm that the temperature of the A/T oil temperature sensor is 50 ~ 60°C(122 ~ 140°F) with the GDS.
Shift the select lever slowly from “P” to “D”, then “D” to “P” and repeat one more at idle.
Keep on each speed position more than 2 sec.
Remove the under cover (A).
Remove the oil level plug (A) from the valve body cover.
At this time, the vehicle must be a horizontal state.
If the oil flows out of the overflow plug in thin steady stream, the oil level is correct.
Excess: Drain quantity exceed 900cc for two minutes at 50~60°C(122~140°F)
Shortage: No drain
If there is no damage at the automatic transaxle and the oil cooler, the oil cooler hose, transaxle case, valve body tightening state are normal, ATF must drop out after performing above 1 to 9 procedures. After performing above 1 to 9 procedures, if the oil doesn’t drop out, inspect the automatic transaxle assembly for oil leaks.
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the oil level plug.
Tighten the oil level plug.
Oil level plug tightening torque :
Tightening up stopper
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the oil level plug.
Install the under cover (A).
Install the eyebolt (A).
Always replace the O-Ring (A) of the eyebolt use new one whenever loosening eyebolt.
Install the air duct (A).
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 under cover (A).
Remove the drain plug (A) and reinstall the drain plug after draining ATF totally.
Tightening torque :
38.2 ~ 48.1 N.m (3.9 ~ 4.9 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 35.4 lb-ft)
Replace the gasket before reinstalling the drain plug.
Fill the oil about 5 liters.
Check the oil level.
(Refer to Procedure of oil level check in this group.)
