Manual Transaxle Oil Replacement

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
- 39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Remove the oil level plug and gasket.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Level Plug And Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Add the specified manual transaxle oil through the oil level plug port.
Manual transaxle oil grade
- API service GL-4
  Manual transaxle oil viscosity
- SAE 75W-80
  Manual transaxle oil capacity (approx. quantity)
- 1.65 L {1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt}
Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque
- 39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)