Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The ATF amount varies according to ATF's 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.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Adjust the length of the thermometer probe so that the length is the same as the depth gauge, and hold the probe with a suitable clip.
- Insert the thermometer probe into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
- Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches (60-70°C (140-158°F)). CAUTION:
- Do not warm up the transaxle by performing stalls. This will damage the torque converter.
NOTE:- In some cases it may be necessary to inspect the ATF in the cool range 15-25°C (59-77°F) before warming up the engine.
- While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P-M), pausing momentarily in each range.
- Shift back to P position.NOTE:
- If the ATF level is too high or too low under hot conditions, see Fig 2.
- While the engine is idling, verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65°C (149°F))
range. Add the specified type of ATF, if necessary. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
ATF type
ATF M-V