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Transaxle Oil Inspection

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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  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.

    Manual transaxle oil Grade API GL-4 

    Manual transaxle oil Viscosity SAE 75W-80 

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Levels
    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 aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).