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Transfer Oil Replacement

  1. Removal the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
    G11435522Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  4. Tighten the drain plug with a new washer.
    G11435523Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  5. Remove the oil level plug with the washer and add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
    G11435524Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Transfer oil type Transfer oil capacity (approx. quantity)
    MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1 0.40 L {0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt}
  6. Tighten the oil level plug with a new washer.
    G11435521Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

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