Transaxle Oil Replacement

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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 gasket.
Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque

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

Fig 1: Gasket And Drain Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the oil level plug with gasket and add the specified amount and type of transaxle oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
Manual transaxle oil grade

API Service GL-4 or GL-5

Manual transaxle oil viscosity

Any temperature: SAE 75W-90

Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90

Manual transaxle oil capacity (approx. quantity)

2.85 L {3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt}

Fig 2: Oil Level Plug And Gasket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install a new gasket 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 .)