Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. 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 drain plug and washer.
- Drain the ATF into a container.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening Torque
30-41 N.m {3.0-4.2 kgf.m, 22-30 ft.lbf}
- Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF Type
M-V
- That the ATF level is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range.
- Add ATF to the specified level if necessary.