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Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35M-R]

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  1. Remove the under cover.
  2. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
  3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug
    G04955873Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the oil level plug with washer and 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 Grade 

    API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

    Manual transaxle oil Viscosity 

    All-season: SAE 75W-90 

    Above 10°C {50°F}: SAE 80W-90 

    Manual transaxle oil capacity (approx. quantity) 

    2.87 L {3.03 US qt, 2.53 lmp qt} 

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level
    G04955874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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} 

  7. Install the under cover.