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Transfer Oil Inspection

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil level plug with the washer.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Plug With Washer
    G10936734Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Checking by hand, verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug hole.
    • If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.

      Transfer oil type 

    • MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1

      Transfer oil capacity (approx. quantity) 

    • 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
  4. Tighten the oil level plug with a new washer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Plug And Washer
    G10936735Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 40-58 N.m {4.1-5.9 kgf.m, 30-42 ft.lbf}