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Transaxle Oil Inspection [G35M-R]

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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
  4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
    • If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.

    Specified oil grade 

    API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

    Specified oil viscosity 

    All-season: SAE 75W-90 

    Above 10°C {50°F}: SAE 80W-90 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level And Oil Level Plug
    G04955872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.

    Tightening torque 39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf} 

  6. Install the under cover.