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Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [GF4A-EL]

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

1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Remove the drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque 40 - 63 Nm (4.0 - 6.5 kgf-m, 29 - 39 ft. lbs.)
5. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube, until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF type M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron (R) II)
6. Install the oil dipstick.
7. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT 65°C (149°F) range.
8. Add ATF to the specified level if necessary.