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Differential Oil Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil-fill plug and the washer.
  3. Inspect if the oil level is close to the rim of the oil-fill plug hole.
  4. If the oil is not close to the rim of the oil-fill plug hole, add oil.
  5. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.

Tightening torque 

39.2-53.9 N.m (4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lb) 

Fig 1: Locating Oil Fill Plug
G01345077Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.