Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the oil level plug and gasket.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Plug And Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.

When the manual transaxle oil level is lower than the lower limit, add manual transaxle oil.

Manual transaxle oil grade	Manual transaxle oil viscosity
API service GL-4	SAE 75W-80

Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque

39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)