Mazda 3 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [FS5 A EL]
WARNING:
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A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF into a container.
2. Add the ATF.
a. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
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Tightening torque
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30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}
b. Add the specified ATF through the oil filler tube.
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ATF Type
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Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
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ATF Capacity (Reference)
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Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt}
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Overhauling transaxle: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt}
3. Install the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
4. Install the oil dipstick.
5. Inspect the ATF level..
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 ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
WARNING:
Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause
severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove aerodynamic undercover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick ...
Other materials:
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover (5-door)
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
...
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace th ...
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 dipstic ...
