Mazda 3 Service Manual: Transaxle Oil Replacement [G66 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 and the drain plug.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
6. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
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) |
2.85 L {3.01 US qt, 2.51 lmp qt} |
8. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.
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Tightening torque
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39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
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 ...
Transaxle Range (TR) Switch Adjustment [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
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Other materials:
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Diff erent Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with diff erent
types of tires ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Possible cause
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Engine Tune Up [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine Tune-up Preparation
1. Verify ...
