Differential Oil Replacement

Replacement Part 

Washer

Quantity: 2

Location of use: Filler plug

Oil and Chemical Type 

Rear differential oil

Type:MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1

1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
   Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. 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}

5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.

   Rear differential oil type	Rear differential oil capacity (approx. quantity)
   MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1	0.35 L {0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt}

6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
7. 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}