Removal and Replacement

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]

Warning
^ When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

1. Remove the oil dipstick.





2. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and drain plug.
Tightening torque 29.4-41.2 N-m (3.0-4.2 kgf-m, 22-30 ft-lbf)
5. Add the specified ATF until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick type of ATF through the oil filler tube.
ATF type ATF M-V
Capacity (approx. quantity)
Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.4 Imp qt)
Overhauling ATX: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
6. Adjust the ATF amount to within the specified range according to the ATF inspection procedure. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL].) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle [FS5A-El]

Note
^ The full amount of ATF for the ATX is as follows

Capacity (approx. quantity) 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)