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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Differential Oil Replacement

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Differential Oil Replacement
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  1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the oil-fill plug.
  3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
  4. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 39.2-53.9 N.m 
    2. {4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 1: Locating Oil-Fill Plug And Drain Plug
    G03702278Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Add the specified oil through the oil-fill plug hole.

    Specified oil 

    1. Type 
      1. API service GL-5 SAE 90 
    2. Oil capacity (approx. quantity) 
      1. 1.2-1.4 L 
      2. {1.3-1.4 US qt, 1.1-1.2 Imp qt} 
  6. After adding the oil, perform the oil level inspection.
  7. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 39.2-53.9 N.m 
    2. {4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf} 
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