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Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement

WARNING:
  • Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.
  1. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Dipstick With Securing Bolt
    G11637618Courtesy of MAZDA
  3. Remove the dipstick.
  4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF.
    Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Washer
    G11637619Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Install a new washer and drain plug.

    Tightening torque 

    30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}

  6. Add ATF from the dipstick installation hole.
    NOTE:
    • The ATF color is blue.
    • Only use ATF FZ for the EW6A-EL, EW6AX-EL.
    ATF type Resupply amount (Reference)
    ATF FZ ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.3 L {3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt}
  7. Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) ADJUSTMENT .)
  8. Insert the dipstick and install the securing bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Dipstick With Securing Bolt
    G11637620Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}

  9. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)