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:
Operating Tips
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ic ...
Floor Mat
WARNING
Make sure the fl oor mats are hooked on
the retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a fl oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an acc ...
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defrost ...
