Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5A-El]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF into a container.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug & Oil Pan
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Add the 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. Install the under cover.
3. Add the specified ATF through the oil filler tube.
  ATF Type
  
  ATF M-V
  
  ATF Capacity (Reference)
  
  Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt}
  
  Overhauling transaxle: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt}
4. Install the oil dipstick.
Inspect the ATF level.