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Line Pressure Test

  1. Connect gauges to appropriate line pressure inspection ports. See Fig 1 . Connect tachometer to engine. Ensure engine idle speed and ignition timing is correct. See appropriate ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. Apply foot brake firmly and shift selector to "D" range.
  2. Press accelerator pedal to floor and note pressure gauge. Release throttle to read pressure at idle. Select "S", "R" and "L" ranges and repeat. Compare with LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Passages
G96A30593Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Gear Range At Idle psi (kPa) At Stall psi (kPa)
2WD
..... "D", "S", "L" 71-77 (490-531) 174-185 (1200-1276)
..... "R" 89-95 (614-655) 217-229 (1496-1579)
4WD
..... "D", "S", "L" 63-68 (432-470) 151-162 (1040-1118)
..... "R" 87-92 (600-638) 210-222 (1452-1530)