Transaxle Oil Replacement [G66M-R]

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Park the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
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: Identifying Oil Level (High And Low Level)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Manual transaxle oil Grade

API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Manual transaxle oil Viscosity

All-season: SAE 75W-90

Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90

Manual transaxle oil Capacity (approx. quantity) [G66M-R]

2.85 L {3.01 US qt, 2.51 lmp 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}
Install the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .