Maintenance and service
& Recommended grade and
viscosity
Manual transmission oil
& Checking the oil level
Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil” F12-8.
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Yellow handle
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean,
and insert it again.
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Full level
Low level
3. Pull out the level gauge again and
check the oil level on it. If it is below the
low level, add oil through the level gauge
hole to bring the level up to the full level.
CAUTION
Be careful not to spill manual transmission oil when adding it. If oil
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a
fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,
be sure to wipe it off.