Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1998 Mazda B3000 SX, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 9.00 OZS. | 0.26 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.85 LBS. | 0.83 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 4WD | 9.80 QTS. | 9.27 L | MAZDA Automatic Transmission Fluid Type 5 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4WD | Front,Dana 35 | 3.50 PTS. | 1.65 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Automatic Trans | Front,Dana 28 | 3.00 PTS. | 1.41 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear,Conventional & Limited Slip Differential,7.5",8.8" | 5.00 PTS. | 2.36 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/Air Cond | 10.20 QTS. | 9.65 L | 50/50 mixture of Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/o Air Cond | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | 50/50 mixture of Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | Pickup | 17.00 GALS. | 64.35 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.80 QTS. | 2.64 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid or M III | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 4WD | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON or M III | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.80 QTS. | 2.64 L | Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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