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Transaxle Oil Inspection

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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
  3. Verify that the oil is near the bottom of the plug port.
    • If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified type of oil to the bottom of the plug port through the oil level plug hole.

    Specified Oil Grade 

    API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

    Specified Oil Viscosity 

    All-Season: SAE 75W-90 

    Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90 

    Fig 1: Verify Level Of Oil
    G01136912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.

    Tightening Torque 

    40-58 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}