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Transaxle Oil Inspection

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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
    Fig 1: Identifying Filter Plug
    G03644637Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
    • If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole.

    Specified oil grade 

    API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

    Specified oil viscosity 

    SAE 75W-90 

  4. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.

    Tightening torque 

    30.0-39.0 N.m 

    {3.1-3.9 kgf.m, 22.1-28.8 in.lbf}