HOW TO: Changing 5MT Gear Oil (Manual Transmission)

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With the manual transmission fluid how are we able to "check it" that it is at the correct level?

Check out post #76 of this thread. There's an "upper" bolt that is used as a Filler Plug to add transmission fluid, and a "lower" bolt that is the Drain Plug to drain the fluid.

In order to check the fluid level, you remove the Filler Plug bolt and stick your finger in the hole. If you can feel the fluid level, you're good. If you don't feel anything, you may need to top off the fluid.

There is no fluid level dipstick in a manual transmission.

Here's how the Mirage Service Manual describes checking the fluid level in a manual transmission...