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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Transaxle Oil Inspection

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Transaxle Oil Inspection
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  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
  3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
    • If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.

      Specified oil grade 

      API Service GL-4 or GL-5 

      Specified oil viscosity 

      All-season: SAE 75W-90 

      Above 10 °C {50 °F}: SAE 80W-90 

      Fig 1: Removing Oil Level Plug And Washer
      G03644625Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.

    Tightening torque 

    39-59 N.m {4.0-6.0 kgf.m, 29-43 ft.lbf} 

RENDER: 1.0x

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