Transaxle Oil Replacement

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Remove the drain plug with the washer.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Install a new washer 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 with washer and add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.

Fig 1: Oil Level Plug & Drain Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Manual transaxle oil [G35M-R]

Specified oil grade: API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Specified oil viscosity (All-season): SAE 75W-90

Specified oil viscosity (Above 10 °C {50 °F}): SAE 80W-90

Capacity (approximate quantity): 2.87 L {3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt}
Install a new washer and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque

39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf}