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
|
Item |
Specification |
|
Grade |
API service GL-4 |
|
Viscosity |
SAE 75W-80 |
|
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 ...
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Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling ...
DSC HU/CM Removal/Installation
WARNING:
If the DSC HU/CM configuration is not completed, it could result in an unexpected
accident due to the DSC being inoperative. If the DSC HU/CM is replaced, always
use the automatic configuration function so that the DSC operation conditions
are correct.
If the DSC se ...
Child-Restraint Precautions
Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small
enough to use
them.
You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S.
and Canada.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding the safety
of ch ...
