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Transmission Oil Inspection

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  1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove oil filler plug.
  3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Transmission Oil Level
    G01346750Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    • If the oil is not near the brim of the plug port, add the specified amount and type of oil.

    Specified oil grade 

    API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

    Specified oil viscosity 

    SAE 75W-90 

  4. Install oil filler plug and a new washer.

    Tightening torque 

    27-48 N.m {2.8-4.9 kgf.m, 20-35 ft.lbf}