Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Oil Inspection [A26 M R]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Lubrication / Transaxle Oil Inspection [A26 M R]

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.

4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.

If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.

Manual transaxle oil


Item	Specification
Grade	API service GL-4
Viscosity	SAE 75W-80

5. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.

Tightening torque

28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}

6. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..

Rear Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

1. Remove the transaxle.. 2. Remove the flywheel (MTX) or the drive plate (ATX).. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1 ...

Transaxle Oil Inspection [G35 M R]

1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2.. 3. Remove the oil level plug and washer. 4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port. I ...

Other materials:

Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0 1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and set it out of the way.. 2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational direction. If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner.. 3. T ...

Engine Oil Level Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine. 3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully. 5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick. ...

Glossary of Terms
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