Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING:

Do not perform the servicing when the ATF temperature is high. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

Drain the ATF.
1. Pull out the dipstick.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the drain plug and washer and drain the ATF.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan And Drain Plug
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Add ATF.
1. Install a new washer and drain plug.
  Tightening torque
  - 30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
2. Install the aerodynamic under cover. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Add ATF from the oil filler tube.
  ATF
  - Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
    Added amount (Reference)
  - If ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt}
  - If transaxle is overhauled: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt}
4. Insert the dipstick.
Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .)