Differential Oil Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the oil-fill plug and the washer.
- Inspect if the oil level is close to the rim of the oil-fill plug hole.
- If the oil is not close to the rim of the oil-fill plug hole, add oil.
- Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque
- 39.2-53.9 N.m {4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}