Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING:

A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.

NOTE:

Remove the drain plug and the drain plug gasket from the oil pan.

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Drain the ATF into a container.
Clean the drain plug.
Install a new drain plug gasket and the drain plug to the oil pan.

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CAUTION:
- Always install the drain plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque

18-22 N.m {1.9-2.2 kgf.m, 14-16 ft.lbf}
NOTE:
- Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.
Remove the overflow plug and the overflow plug gasket.

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Remove the filler plug and the O-ring.

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Add the specified type of ATF through the filler plug hole.

ATF Type	Capacity (Reference)
Mazda Genuine JWS3309	7. 2 L {7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt}

Verify that the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice.
Install a new overflow plug gasket and the overflow plug.

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CAUTION:
- Always install the overflow plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque

18-22 N.m {1.9-2. 2 kgf.m, 14-16 ft.lbf}
Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the filler plug.

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NOTE:
- Replace the O-ring if it has malfunction.
Tightening torque

24-54 N.m {2.5-5.5 kgf.m, 18-39 ft.lbf}
CAUTION:
- Always adjust the ATF level when replacing the ATF so that the appropriate level is maintained.
Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT .)