Transaxle Oil Replacement

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Remove the drain plug with the gasket.

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug With Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque

30.0-39.0 N.m

{3.1-3.9 kgf.m, 22.1-28.8 in.lbf}
Remove the filler plug with gasket and add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade

API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Specified oil viscosity

SAE 75W-90

Capacity (approximate quantity)

2.3 L {2.4 US qt, 2.0 Imp qt}
Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque

30.0-39.0 N.m

{3.1-3.9 kgf.m, 22.1-28.8 in.lbf}