Differential Oil Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the filler plug.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
Tightening torque
- 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf}
- Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.
Rear differential oil type
- MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1
Rear differential oil capacity (approx. quantity)
- 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
- After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
Tightening torque
- 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf}