1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.
Specified oil grade: API service GL-5
Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90
Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
7. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
40—53 N·m {4.1—5.4 kgf·m, 30—39 ft·lbf}
Differential Oil Inspection
Differential Oil Temperature SensorPurge Control
Outline
An appropriate amount of evaporative gas is fed into the intake manifold
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The PCM drives the purge so ...
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
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passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
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NOTE
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Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Purpose, Function
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