Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Replacement
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.
WARNING:
- A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.
- Remove the oil dipstick.
- Loosen the oil pan mounting bolts.
- Drain the ATF into a container.
- Remove the oil pan and gasket.
- Eliminate the sealant dust from the bolt hole.
- Install the oil pan and a new gasket with new bolts.
Tightening torque
- 7.0-9.0 N.m {72-91 kgf.cm, 63-78 in.lbf}
- Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF type
- ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®III)
Capacity (approx. quantity)
- 8.7 L {9.2 US qt, 7.7 Imp qt}
- Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}
) range.
- Add ATF to the specified level if necessary.