1994 Mazda MX-3 Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Specifications: Capacities

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Amp Hr. Rating
MX-3
4-Cylinder
Standard 50
Heavy-Duty 55
V6 65
Protege 50
323 50
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
MX-3
1.6L 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
1.8L 4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Protege
1.6L SOHC (Federal) 4.7 Qts. (5.0L)
1.6L SOHC (California) 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
1.8L DOHC 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
323
1.6L SOHC (Federal) 4.7 Qts. (5.0L)
1.6L SOHC (California) 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
1.8L DOHC 5.6 Qts. (5.3L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
MX-3
1.6L 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
1.8L 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
Protege
Auto. Trans. 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Manual Trans. 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
323
Auto. Trans. 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Manual Trans. 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Manual Transaxle
MX-3 (1) 2.8 Qts. (2.6L)
Protege
1.8L DOHC (3) 3.3 Qts. (3.2L)
1.6L SOHC (2) 2.8 Qts. (2.6L)
323 (2) 2.8 Qts. (2.6L)
Automatic Transaxle (ATF Dexron-II) (4)
MX-3 6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
Protege 6.7 Qts. (6.3L)
323 6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
(1) For all-season conditions, use SAE 75W-90. If temperature is less than 0Β°F (-18Β°C), use ATF Dexron-II.
(2) Use SAE 75W-90.
(3) For all-season conditions, use SAE 75W-90 or ATF Dexron-II. For temperatures greater than 0Β°F (-18Β°C), use SAE 80W-90 or SAE 90.
(4) Specification is total fluid capacity of transaxle, not refill capacity after pan removal.
Factory Service Tools

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