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Transfer Oil Replacement

  1. Removal the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Washer (1 Of 2)
    G10909559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  4. Tighten the drain plug with a new washer.
    Fig 2: Drain Plug And Washer (2 Of 2)
    G10909560Courtesy 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.
    Fig 3: Oil Level Plug And Washer (1 Of 2)
    G10909561Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Transfer Oil Type 

    • MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1

      Transfer Oil Capacity (Approx. Quantity) 

    • 0.40 L {0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt}
  6. Tighten the oil level plug with a new washer.
    Fig 4: Oil Level Plug And Washer (2 Of 2)
    G10909562Courtesy 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. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)