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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 570 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE [SERVICE, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION A65M-R))TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Transaxle Oil Inspection
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Transaxle Oil Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the filler plug and gasket.
- Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
- If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole.
Manual transaxle oil [A65M-R]
Specified oil grade: API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
- If the oil level is low, add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole.
- Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque
30.0-39.0 N.m
{3.1-3.9 kgf.m, 22.1-28.8 in.lbf}
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.