Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.

Drain the ATF.

Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove the dipstick in the order indicated in the table.

PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

1	Bolt
2	Dipstick
3	O-ring

Fig 1: Dipstick, O-Ring And Bolt Of ATF

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF into a separate suitable container.

Add ATF.
1. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
  Tightening torque 30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
2. Add ATF.
  
  Fig 2: Oil Pan And Drain Plug
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  ATF
  
  Mazda Genuine ATF M-V ATF Capacity (approx. quantity)
  
  Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt}
  
  Overhauling transaxle: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt}
3. Install the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Install the dipstick in the reverse order of removal.
  CAUTION:
  - If the O-ring is damaged, replace the O-ring with a new one. Otherwise, ATF could leak.
  Tightening torque 8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .)