Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
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Tightening torque
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28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}
6. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
7. Add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
Manual transaxle oil
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Item |
Specification |
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Grade |
API service GL-4 |
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Viscosity |
SAE 75W-80 |
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Capacity (approx. quantity) |
2.4—2.6 L {2.6—2.7 US qt, 2.12—2.28 lmp qt} |
8. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
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Tightening torque
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28—51 N·m {2.9—5.2 kgf·m, 21—37 ft·lbf}
9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
Transaxle Oil Inspection [G66 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.
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Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and washer.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new washer a ...
Other materials:
Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with
the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the cargo compartment
light.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the cargo compartment light.
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Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Visual Inspection
CAUTION:
When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on
it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor
output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and
cause a deterioration i ...
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. ...
