Transaxle Oil Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the oil level plug and washer.
- 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
- 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}