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Transaxle Fluid Drain And Refill: Installation

  1. Install the transaxle drain plug.
    Fig 1: Installing Transaxle Drain Plug
    G01163749Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. After the fluid has been drained, clean the drain plug threads and apply a small amount of Pipe Sealant with Teflon(R).
  2. Lower the vehicle
  3. Add 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts) of MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
  4. Start the engine and run through all gears for a total of five minutes at idle. Turn off the engine.
  5. Repeat the previous steps to help flush fluid from the torque converter.