12-30 Simple inspection and service
2.2 Replacement
1. Remove the inspection plug and drain plugs
and to let the oil flow out.
NOTE:
Oil removal is quicker if performed not so long after
the vehicle has been stopped and while the oil is
still warm.
2. For a drain plug fitted with a magnet, wipe off
any metal particles sticking to the magnet and
install the drain plug.
3. Add oil through the inspection plug hole until it
reaches the bottom of the hole.
4. After adding oil, wait at least 1 minute then put a
finger in the inspection plug hole as shown in
the illustration and check that the oil has come
up to the bottom of the hole.
5. Install the inspection plug.
3 Automatic transmission fluid
WARNING
The gear oil is extremely hot immediately
after the vehicle has been operated. Take
care to avoid being scalded when draining
hot oil. Give the oil time to cool before drain-
ing it.
Drain plug
tightening torque
69 ± 15 N·m
(51 ± 11.7 ft.lbs.,
7 ± 1.5 kgf·m)
Inspection plug
tightening torque
69 ± 15 N·m
(51 ± 11.7 ft.lbs.,
7 ± 1.5 kgf·m)
Inspection intervals
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)
Replace-
ment inter-
vals
Other than
FM65F
Every 80,000 km
(48,000 miles)
FM65F
Every 40,000 km
(24,000 miles)
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