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[M15M-D] Manual Transmission

TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT [M15M-D]

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the drain plug B with washer.





3. Drain the oil into a container.
4. Wipe the drain plug B clean and apply sealant to the drain plug B threads before installing.
5. Install the drain plug B with new washer.

Tightening torque
B: 39 - 59 Nm (4.0 - 5.9 kgf-m, 29 - 42 ft-lbf)





6. Remove the check plug A.
7. Add the specified oil from check plug A port until the level reaches the brim of check plug hole.

Specified oil grade
API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Specified oil viscosity
All season: SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F): SAE 80W-90

Capacity (approx. quantity)
2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)





8. Install the new check plug A.

Tightening torque
A: 25 - 39 Nm (2.6 - 3.9 kgf-m, 19 - 28 ft-lbf)