Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement
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.
WARNING:
- A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing the ATF.
- Remove the oil dipstick.
- Remove the oil drain plug and washer.
- Drain the ATF into a container.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug.
- Tightening torque 29.4-41.2 N.m {3.0-4.2 kgf.m, 21.7-30.3 ft.lbf}
- Add the specified ATF until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick type of ATF through the oil filler tube.
- ATF type ATF M-V
- Capacity (Approx. quantity) 7.2 L {7.6 US qt, 6.3 lmp qt}
- Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C {149 °F}).
- Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.