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:

DSC Sensor Initialization Procedure
WARNING: If the DSC sensor initialization procedure is not completed, the DSC will not operate properly and it might cause an unexpected accident. Therefore, after replacing or removing the DSC HU/CM or SAS control module, make sure to perform the DSC sensor initialization procedure ...

Seat Weight Sensor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION: If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the M-MDS. Removal of the passenger-side seat Loosening and retightening of passenger’s seat fixing bolts Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision ...

Glove Compartment Removal/Installation
CAUTION: If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper, the stay damper may be damaged. Verify that the stay damper is joined to the glove compartment before closing the glove compartment. 1. Pull the stay damper in the direction (1) shown in the figu ...