Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [Fw6 A EL]

CAUTION:

• If the ATF level is not within the specification or ATF is not adhering to the dipstick after warming up the engine, do not drive the vehicle. Otherwise, the transaxle could be damaged.

ATF Level Inspection

1. Remove aerodynamic undercover No.2..

2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.

3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and display the PID TFT.

4. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 50 °C {122 °F}

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5. Remove the dipstick and wipe ATF off using a nylon cloth while leaving the engine idling.

6. Insert the dipstick and pull it out again.

7. Verify that the ATF is adhering between L and F on the dipstick.

• If ATF is not adhering between L and F on the dipstick, adjust the ATF level..

  

  
  

ATF type

• Genuine ATF FZ

8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.

Tightening torque

• 8—11 N·m {82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}

9. Install aerodynamic undercover No.2..