Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Oil Replacement [A26 M R]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Engine / Lubrication / 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.

Tightening torque

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.

Tightening torque

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. I ...

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:

SUBARU Safety Sense software update
To access and fully utilize these advanced features in the Subaru Solterra, an active connected services subscription provided by SUBARU is required. For complete details regarding activation, availability, and supported functions, contact your authorized SUBARU dealer. WARNING ■ For safe ...

Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the BSM OFF switch.. 3. Verify that the continuity between the BSM OFF switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the BSM OFF switch. 4. Apply battery po ...

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
In rare emergency situations where normal stopping is not possible, follow this procedure to safely bring your Subaru Solterra to a halt. Stopping the vehicle 1. Firmly press the brake pedal using both feet and maintain steady pressure. Avoid repeatedly pumping the brake pedal, as this may redu ...