Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The ATF amount varies according to ATF temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature then adjust the ATF amount to the specified level according to the specified temperature.
- Place the vehicle on level ground.
- Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Adjust the length or thermometer probe so that the length is the same as the depth gauge, and hold the probe with a paper holder. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
- If necessary, inspect the ATF before warming up the engine. In this case, use the cool range (15-25 °C {59-77 °F}).
- Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 60-70 °C {140-158 °F}.
- Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (P-D) while depressing the brake pedal.
- Shift the selector lever to P position.
- Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C {149 °F})
while the engine is idling.
- If necessary, add ATF to the specification.
- ATF type ATF M-V