#### DRAIN AND REFILL

NOTE: It is recommended that the manual transmission/transaxle fluid be changed every 30,000 miles or 24 months if the vehicle is used in severe service, towing a trailer and or using a camper or a car-top carrier.

1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature then turn key to the OFF position.
2. Jack up the front of the car and support it on safety stands level, if necessary to gain access.

   Fig. 1: Drain plug location — manual transaxle

3. Remove the filler plug from the left-side of the transmission/transaxle to provide a vent.
4. The drain plug is located on the bottom of the transmission/transaxle case. Place a pan under the drain plug and remove it.

   CAUTION
   The oil will be HOT! Push up against the threads as you unscrew the plug to prevent leakage.

5. Allow the oil to drain completely. Clean off the plug and replace it. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN PLUG.
6. Fill the transmission/transaxle with gear oil through the filler plug hole. Use API service GL-4 gear oil of the proper viscosity. This oil usually comes in a squeeze bottle with a long nozzle. If yours isn't, use a plastic squeeze bottle (the type used in the kitchen). Refer to the "Capacities'' chart for the amount of oil needed.
7. The oil level should come up to the edge of the filler hole. You can stick your finger in to verify this. Watch out for sharp threads.
8. Replace the filler plug. Lower the vehicle, dispose of the old oil in the same manner as old engine oil.
9. Test drive the vehicle, stop and check for leaks. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle