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..

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