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MAINTENANCE Transmission Fluid This fluid level does not require routine inspection. If gear shifting seems irregular or if you suspect a fluid leak, inspect the fluid level. Always change the transmission fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 51. Always use SLINGSHOT Transmission Fluid or another GL-3 rated transmission fluid. See page 86 for the part numbers of recommended service products. The fill plug is located on the left side of the gearcase. The drain plug is located on the right side of the gearcase. Fluid Level Check 1. Elevate the vehicle using appropriate jack stands. Make sure the elevated vehicle is level. 2. Remove the fill plug. If the fluid level is not within 5 mm of the bottom edge of the fill hole, add the recommended fluid to bring the level to the bottom edge of the fill hole. 3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque: 19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm) 4. See your dealer for service. A low fluid level indicates a fluid leak. Fluid Change 1. Elevate the vehicle using appropriate jack stands. Make sure the elevated vehicle is level. 2. Remove the fill plug. 3. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. 4. Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely. 5. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new o-ring. Torque to specification. Torque: 19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm) Fill Plug 6. Add the recommended fluid. Do not overfill. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom edge of the fill hole. Capacity: 2.75 qts (2.6 liters) Drain Plug 7. Reinstall the fill plug with a new o-ring. Torque to specification. Torque: 19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm) 8. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly. 54

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54
MAINTENANCE
Transmission Fluid
This fluid level does not require routine inspection. If gear shifting seems irregular or if you
suspect a fluid leak, inspect the fluid level.
Always change the transmission fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 51. Always use SLINGSHOT Transmission Fluid or another GL-3
rated transmission fluid. See page 86 for the part numbers of recommended service products.
The fill plug is located on the left side of the gearcase. The drain plug is located on the right
side of the gearcase.
Fluid Level Check
1.
Elevate the vehicle using appropriate jack
stands. Make sure the elevated vehicle is
level.
2.
Remove the fill plug. If the fluid level is not
within 5 mm of the bottom edge of the fill
hole, add the recommended fluid to bring the
level to the bottom edge of the fill hole.
3.
Reinstall the fill plug.
Torque:
19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm)
4.
See your dealer for service. A low fluid level
indicates a fluid leak.
Fluid Change
1.
Elevate the vehicle using appropriate jack
stands. Make sure the elevated vehicle is
level.
2.
Remove the fill plug.
3.
Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
4.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to
drain completely.
5.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new
o-ring. Torque to specification.
Torque:
19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm)
6.
Add the recommended fluid. Do not overfill.
Maintain the fluid level at the bottom edge
of the fill hole.
Capacity: 2.75 qts (2.6 liters)
7.
Reinstall the fill plug with a new o-ring. Torque to specification.
Torque:
19-35 ft-lbs (26-48 Nm)
8.
Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
Drain Plug
Fill Plug