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Differential Oil Replacement

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  1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the filler plug.
  3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
  4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.

    Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf} 

  5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.

    Rear differential oil 

    Specified oil grade: API service GL-5 

    Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90 

    Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt} 

    Fig 1: Identifying Filler And Drain Plug
    G09075048Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
  7. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.

    Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf}