Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the ATF for the following to determine whether the transmission should be disassembled.
- The ATF is muddy.
- The ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition

Fig 1: ATF Condition
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.