Transaxle Oil Inspection

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
Verify that the transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
- If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil through the oil level plug hole.
Manual transaxle oil grade

API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Manual transaxle oil viscosity

Any temperature: SAE 75W-90

Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90

Fig 1: Oil Level Plug And Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque

39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)