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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMANUAL TRANSAXLE (SERVICE, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION A26M-R)TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Transaxle Oil Replacement

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Transaxle Oil Replacement
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the drain plug and gasket.
    Fig 1: Drain Plug
    G08157284
  4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  5. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

    Tightening torque 

    • 28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf.m, 21-37 ft.lbf}
  6. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
  7. Add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
    Fig 2: Checking Manual Transaxle Oil Level
    G08157285
    MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

    Item Specification
    Grade API service GL-4
    Viscosity SAE 75W-80
    Capacity (approx. quantity) 2.4-2.6 L {2.6-2.7 US qt, 2.12-2.28 lmp qt}
  8. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.

    Tightening torque 

    • 28-51 N.m {2.9-5.2 kgf.m, 21-37 ft.lbf}
  9. Install the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
RENDER: 1.0x

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