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Transaxle Oil Replacement

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  1. Remove the drain plug with the gasket.
  2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  3. 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} 

  4. 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.
    Fig 1: Filler Plug & Drain Plug
    G04326150Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Manual transaxle oil [A65M-R] 

    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} 

  5. 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}