Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

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WARNING:

Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
Remove the dipstick.

Fig 1: Removing Dipstick
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
Install a new washer and drain plug.
Tightening torque
- 30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
NOTE:
- The ATF color is blue.
- Only use ATF FZ for the FW6A-EL, FW6AX-EL.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Washer Bolt With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  ATF type
- ATF FZ
  Resupply amount (Reference)
- ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.5-4.9 L {3.7-5.1 US qt, 3.1-4.3 Imp qt}
Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
Tightening torque
- 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)