Transmission Oil Replacement

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.

Position the vehicle on level ground.
Remove oil filler plug and drain plug, and then drain the oil.
Clean drain plug.
Install drain plug and a new washer.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filler Plug & Drain Plug
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Tightening torque

27-48 N.m {2.8-4.9 kgf.m, 20-35 ft.lbf}
Add the specified amount and type of oil through the plug port for oil filler plug to near the brim of the port.

Fig 2: Adding Oil Through Plug Port
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Specified oil grade

API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Specified oil viscosity

SAE 75W-90

Capacity (approx. quantity)

1.75 L {1.85 US qt, 1.54 lmp qt}
Install oil filler plug and a new washer.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Filler Plug
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Tightening torque

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