The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level. Mt oil viscosity and service rating change for all models after the 2010 my from sae 75w90, gl4 or gl5 to sae 75w80, gl4. Remanufactured mazda 3 5 and 6 auto transmission with fluid. Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation. To be completely honest, the at probably is a lifetime transmission. Manual says to inspect but nothing about changing it. It is possible to change it yourself but it will take some time and effort. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 201020 2011. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions.
Do i need to regularly change the transmission fluid in my mazda. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid. Add new clutch fluid to the max mark of the reserve tank. Mazda cx5 cx7 mazda3 mazda5 mazda6 rx8 automatic transmission drain plug. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual duration. Mazda 3 manual transmission fluid change video dailymotion. At least in the mazda6 line which we drive, the mazda spec jatco transmissions take mazda mv type m5 atf, and the mazda spec aisin transmissions take toyota tiv atf. Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. Ive used it in my miatas for 10 years and have always been happy with it.
Manual transmission fluid change honda civicv fix it. However, you might still get some significant mileage out of it before full failure. Mazda mazda3 manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. How to check transmission fluid level 0309 mazda 3 youtube. How to change the automatic transmission fluid in a 2005 mazda 3 duration. Mazda 3 service manual clutch fluid replacementair. The transmission is probably starting to wear down.
How to change automatic transmission fluid on mazda 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 duration. Dont forget to check back to the mazda of lodi blog for more about life with your mazda. I have a 2007 mazda mazda3 and had to replace the transmission at about 50,000 miles. I first looked in the owners manual but it doenst have any mention of the transmission or service schedule. Manual transaxle oil grade api gl4 manual transaxle oil viscosity sae 75w80 manual transaxle oil capacity approx. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 5 and how to check the transmission fluid level. Complete auto transmissions for mazda 3 for sale ebay. Transmission fluid flushes are not outlined in your vehicles owners manual because they are unnecessary. Keep the clutch fluid level in the reserve tank at 3 4 full or more during air bleeding. Make sure you take the part number with you and call to make sure they have it. Transmission choices include a five speed manual, a four speed automatic.
Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. I did a heavy research on forums mazda3, club, etc and read the manual but still need to know whats best of my automatic transmission my car use 8. I have a 2010 cx9 with 39k and asked mazda north america about it. How to change manual transmission fluid why and when to. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. Transmission fluid level check mazda 5 20062010 2009. The first time it was busyshifting hard from 4th to 3rd gear when going up large hills. Online some say it should be changed every 30k and some say to never change it. Our mechanic has been researching whether to change transmission fluid or not. I plan on doing a change of fluid soon but cant find a specific video on the 2. Heres a link directly to fords chemical and lubricant site. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are. Synthetic transmission oil suggestion mazdaspeed forums.
When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. Inspect for oil leakage from the crankshaft rear oil seal. An authorized mazda dealer knows your vehicle best. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. I had to buy a wrench too as i didnt have anything low profile enough that would. Mazda cx5 20102012 mazda cx7 20062014 mazda 3 20082014 mazda 5. So rule of thumb is to just leave it alone, save up the cash, and replace it when the transmission fully fails. Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. The engine in your 2009 mazda 5 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. I have a 2010 3 mazda and i am at 181,000 mile love the car second owner and never had. This is slightly more involved and expensive than a regular oil change.
To help ensure enjoyable and troublefree operation of your mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. We are having a debate about whether to change the transmission fluid of our car. When i saw the oil spec was the same on the 3 as on the miata, i didnt even question which fluid to buy. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. At is a lifetime transmission for skyactive cars, so no fluid change. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 201020 2010. I found these posts while browsing online for the proper transmission fluid viscosity for my 2. If there is any malfunction, replace the crankshaft rear oil seal flywheel installation note.
I have a 2010 3 mazda and i am at 181,000 mile love the car second owner and never had no big big problems i see that it has the transmission stick so was blessed because i work on my own cars and since yesterday i smelt as well as the auto store some but not alot of burnt on the dip stick so i am going to start with dropping the transmission. Credit goes to goldstar on the club protege forums for the info. Mazda canada focus on the launch of the cx3 and the redesigned mx5. Spark plugs replace every 120,000 km 75,000 miles electrical system function of all lights iiiiiiiiiiii chassis and body brake lines, hoses and connections i i brake fluid level iiiiiiiiiiii disc brakes iiii tire rotation rotate every 8,000 km 5,000 miles tire inflation pressure and tire wear iiiiiiiiiiii steering operation and linkages i i. Fenske put together a thourough video walking us through how to change the transmission fluid on his personal honda s2000. Now i generally keep my vehicles for 810 years so this is sorta new for me. In 2011 car had 8000km, i started to smell a strange odor inside the car so i. One of the first things i noticed after i got home, was that it did not have a dipstick on the transmission to check the color or level. Brief tutorial on accessing and changing the manual transmission fluid on a 2005 mazda 3. If the transmission fluid level on your 3 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
I bought 3 quarts of motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid xtm5qs. I bought my mazda 3 manual shift in 2010, brand new straight from mazda dealer in whitby. Ford makes a great fluid for the mazdaspeed 3 and it is readily available at most ford dealers. Change engine oil and filter according to scheduled maintenance page 63. Now at 80,000 miles, im being told that the transmission is bad again and needs to be replaced. Manual transaxle oil grade api gl4 manual transaxle oil viscosity sae. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names. Changing the fluid at this point has been said to lead to quick transmission failure. Manual transmission fluid change on a 2010 3s done. Navigation guidance vehicles with navigation system. The hardest part seems to be getting to that fill port. At fluid vehicle specific 2010 mazda 3 oreilly auto. I assume if i get under the car and remove the splash guard, ill probably find the drain plug pretty easily but more interested in finding. Get a free detailed estimate for a repair in your area.
My car is a 2010 3s hatchback and it just rolled 10,000 miles this morning. Page 2 mazda north american operations important notes about this manual keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. Order at fluid vehicle specific for your 2010 mazda 3 and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. The engine in your 2010 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Transmission service intervals on sealed transmissions. I decided to reward my car with a manual transmission fluid change. How to change transmission fluid and filter on mazda 3 2011 2. Theres videos showing what you have to remove to get access to the fill port, which has a dipstick on the end of the bolt that seals it. A manual transmission is the simplest option, and requires the driver to physically move a lever to change gears. Install the flywheel and the plate to the crankshaft, and temporarily tighten a new lock bolts.
Toyota tiv is not recommended for use in transmissions for which mv type m5 is speced, so your first trip should be to your owners manual and see what is. Engine and transmission oil specifications, bl my 2010 20 updated september 20. Mazda uses a variety of automatic transmissions in their cars. I have a 2010 mazda 6, 6 speed m and assume mine will be similar. If the transmission fluid level on your 5 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Mazda 3 service manual clutch unit removalinstallation.
How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. Transmission fluid on mazda 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 how to change automatic transmission fluid on mazda 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 if you want to change the transmission. More than one vehicle oem parts fast shipping used parts. Hopefully you now know if you need to change the transmission fluid in your mazda, but if youre still unsure or if you cant find the information in your owners manual, just let us know. The engine in your 2011 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. We at mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. The mazda demio is a supermini manufactured and marketed globally by mazda since 1996.