2001 Rio Manual Transaxle (USA)

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Mike Frandson - 08 Mar 2004 15:39 GMT

Checked kiatechinfo.com for manual transmission diagrams and information;
changing or adding oil to the transmission case requires removal of the
speedometer driven gear however to save my soul I can't find or see it (from
the upper motor area, anyway) on the case. There is an electrical connector
in the area shown on the diagram however this should be a mechanical device,
shouldn't it? Electrical schematic didn't show a speedometer circuit that I
could find (cursory look).

Any fast hints amongst the group here to check oil level and add/change?

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Hal - 18 Mar 2004 22:41 GMT

> Checked kiatechinfo.com for manual transmission diagrams and information;
> changing or adding oil to the transmission case requires removal of the
> speedometer driven gear

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That would be correct.

> however to save my soul I can't find or see it (from
> the upper motor area, anyway) on the case. There is an electrical connector
> in the area shown on the diagram however this should be a mechanical device,

No. Most new cars do not have speedometer cables. I don't have a rio,
but on the sephia, the connector(and the drive gear you have to
remove) are behind and below the intake manifold. Usually it's got a
single 10mm nut, access to it is easiest from the passenger side
fender.

Good luck.

Chris

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