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Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair





AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]

WARNING:
- Do not perform the servicing when the ATF temperature is high. Otherwise, it could cause severe burns or serious injury.

1. Drain the ATF.
a. Pull out the dipstick.

b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover. Service and Repair

c. Remove the drain plug and washer and drain the ATF.






2. Add ATF.
a. Install a new washer and drain plug.

Tightening torque
- 30-41 Nm {3.1-4.1 kgf-m, 23-30 ft-lbf}

b. Install the aerodynamic under cover. Service and Repair

c. Add ATF from the oil filler tube.

ATF
- Mazda Genuine ATF M-V

Added amount (Reference)
- If ATF is drained from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt}
- If transaxle is overhauled: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt}

d. Insert the dipstick.

3. Inspect the ATF level. Testing and Inspection