Transmission Oil Replacement

Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the member bracket. (With member bracket)

Fig 1: Removing Member Bracket
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Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Gasket
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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 3: Removing Oil Level Plug And Gasket
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Add the specified amount of manual transaxle oil through the oil level plug hole.

Specified transmission oil

Transmission oil amount (reference)

Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS⁽¹⁾

2.0 L {2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt}

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Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil is recommended. If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.

Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque
- 40-59 N.m {4.1-6.0 kgf.m, 30-43 ft.lbf}
Install the member bracket. (With member bracket)

Fig 4: Installing Member Bracket

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