Differential Oil Replacement

Replacement Part 

1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug and washer.
   Fig 1: Filler Plug And Drain Plug With Torque Specification

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the oil.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole.
   REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL CAPACITY SPECIFICATION
   
   

   Rear differential oil type	Rear differential oil capacity (approx. quantity)
   MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1	0.35 L {0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt}

6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION .)
7. Install a new washer and the filler plug, and tighten.