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:
TCM Inspection [FS5 A EL]
NOTE:
The TCM terminal voltage can vary with conditions when measuring and changes
due to age deterioration on the vehicle, causing false diagnosis. Therefore
a comprehensive inspection of the input and output systems, and the TCM is necessary
to determine where the malfunction occu ...
Liftgate Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the gap by moving
the liftgate.
Standard clearance
a: 5.0―7.0 mm {0.20―0.27 in}
b: -2.0―0 mm {-0.078―0 in}
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Trailer towing
SUBARU does not recommend using the Subaru Solterra for towing purposes.
The vehicle is not engineered to support trailer towing, nor is it suitable for
installing a tow hitch or carrying loads such as bicycles, wheelchairs, or scooters
on hitch-mounted carriers.
Dinghy towing
The Suba ...
