Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

Remove the oil dipstick.
Remove the oil drain plug and washer.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Drain Plug And Washer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Drain the ATF into a container.
Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
1. 39-54 N.m {3.9-5.6 kgf.m, 29-40 ft.lbf}
Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube, until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF type
1. M-III or equivalent
Capacity (Approx. quantity)
1. 9.7 L {10.3 US qt, 8.5 Imp qt}
Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range.
- Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.