Online some say it should be changed every 30k and some say to never change it. First fix i try is replacing tranny fluid and filter. Mazda 3 service manual clutch fluid replacementair. Transmission fluid change 2008 mazda speed3 changing the transmission fluid in my 2008 mazda speed3. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 201020 2010.
Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. At least in the mazda6 line which we drive, the mazda spec jatco transmissions take mazda mv type m5 atf, and the mazda spec aisin transmissions take toyota tiv atf. Mazda 3 manual transmission fluid change on vimeo join. This product is made of highquality components to meet. Mazda owners mazda connect and invehicle navigation support.
This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2009 mazda 5. I first looked in the owners manual but it doenst have any mention of the transmission or service schedule. We at mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. In 1998, the mazda logo was changed to the current logo. Dont forget to check back to the mazda of lodi blog for more about life with your mazda. If the brakes are used extensively for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace the brake fluid annually. Max atf is a synthetic, highperformance, automatic transmission fluid. If the transmission fluid level on your 5 is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Theres videos showing what you have to remove to get access to the fill port, which has a dipstick on the end of the bolt that. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level. Change engine oil and filter according to scheduled maintenance page 63. The display will change back to the compass direction after 3 seconds when the button is not activated.
Im embarrassed that i cannot find the transmission dip stick. It has never been changed and no problems with transmission. Weve racked up 40000 miles in a 2010 mazda 3 s 5door grand touring. Mazda lists the fivespeed manual transmission sumps oil capacity as 2. The tyre pressure monitoring system tpms initialization must be performed so that the. I have a 2010 3 mazda and i am at 181,000 mile love the car second owner and never had. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Hi everyone, i found these posts while browsing online for the proper transmission fluid viscosity for my 2. Please help mazda replied in writing that this is the first year for the cx9 to have a sealed transmission no dipstick. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual youtube. So i want to change the tranmission oil of my ms3 to. When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. I bought 3 quarts of motorcraft full synthetic manual transmission fluid xtm5qs.
Mazda mazda3 questions at light on mazda 3 cargurus. Mazda 3 service manual clutch unit removalinstallation. Toyota tiv is not recommended for use in transmissions for which mv type m5 is speced, so your first trip should be to your owners manual and see what is. I decided to reward my car with a manual transmission fluid change. As a car owner, there are many maintenance needs your car has that you need to keep track of. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. And in case you missed it above, the transmission fluid is also your differential fluid. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This causes the car to jerk violently and the controls to illuminate including check engine, no traction and at. Mazda miata 5 speed transmission fluid specs it still runs. So i looked at the diagram on page 3 of the transmission transaxle 0515a pdf, and diagram shows the oil level fill. It is possible to change it yourself but it will take some time and effort. Mazda 3 manual transmission fluid change video dailymotion. An authorized mazda dealer knows your vehicle best. Hopefully you now know if you need to change the transmission fluid in your mazda, but if youre still unsure or if you cant find the information in your owners manual, just let us know. Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation. The engine in your 2010 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The miniature screen for the navigation system drew repeated criticism for its. Mazda mazda3 owners have reported 12 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. To help ensure enjoyable and troublefree operation of your mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. Oil changes are just part of it there is also windshield wiper replacement, tire treadinflation, washer fluid and a whole host of other fluids.
Now keep in mind after every problem i had with leaks and shift solenoids i alway bought new fresh fluid from mazda so essentially the transmission was thoroughly flushed and clean. Navigation guidance vehicles with navigation system. The at light came on today and the manual m part of transmission would not go from 1, 2, 3 or 4 but the d auto transmission worked fine. This is slightly more involved and expensive than a regular oil change. The owners manual shows an illustration of the transmission dip stick located north east of the oil dipstick. I think ill go with transmission fluid xtm5qs, it looks like magic. Mazda 3 04 to 09 starter removalreplacement how to remove starter on 04 mazda 3i. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check the transmission fluid level. Recommended type of transmission oil for mazda cx7. View and download mazda b4000 owners manual online. Complete auto transmissions for mazda 3 for sale ebay. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda mazda3 based on all problems reported for the mazda3. Clutch fluid contains properties which can dissolve the paint. Clutch unit removalinstallation c66 m r mazda 3 service manual drivetrain transmission transaxle manual transmission clutch clutch unit removalinstallation c66 m r 1.
Manual transmission fluid change on a 2010 3s done. Mazda 3 transmission problems page 10 car forums at. After all of this the last time i refilled the transmission i like you, used amsoil atf. Our mechanic has been researching whether to change transmission fluid or not. How to check transmission fluid level 0309 mazda 3 youtube. Synthetic transmission oil suggestion mazdaspeed forums. So i called mazda usa, and two other dealersand got 3 different answers. I have looked everywhere near and far and simply cannot find it. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. Also, if you have mild to significant grind in 2nd or 3rd gear we recommend you. There are many fluids that run throughout your vehicle, but one of the most important to keep track of is the transmission fluid. When connected to a 6speed automatic transmission, its rated at 40 mpg on the highway. Do not allow clutch fluid get on a painted surface.
Page 2 mazda north american operations important notes about this manual keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. If you want your tires to last longer, rotate them at every oil change. I plan to change out the fluid when it has 40k miles on. I just pump until fluid starts to come out of the fill hole. How to change the automatic transmission fluid of a 2010. Manual says to inspect but nothing about changing it. Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. Bey, on this tour of the 2010 mazda 3 s grand touring.
Quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Lubricant recomendation mazdaspeed 3 bob is the oil guy. Hose pipe connector put on the end of the hose pipe other end goes into fill port. Full synthetic manual transmission fluid if you cant go directly to the site, copy and paste it to your web browser. Mazda doesnt really give a mileage for changing the fluid. The mazda demio is a supermini manufactured and marketed globally by mazda since 1996. When youre done, torque the fill plug to 2943 ftlbs. Clutch fluid replacementair bleeding c66 m r mazda 3 service manual drivetrain transmission transaxle manual transmission clutch clutch fluid replacementair bleeding c66 m r caution. Transmission service intervals on sealed transmissions. I have a mazda speed 3 and i need to change the transmission fluid. My car is a 2010 3s hatchback and it just rolled 10,000 miles this morning. A service guy showed me the fluid and it was black, though some people say color has nothing to do with it, its mileage and thats usually around 60,000 when a transmission flush or change is done. Mazda3 manual transmission fluid change — the engine in your 2010 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level.
To find out how often you should be changing your mazda vehicles transmission fluid, please refer to your owners manual under the maintenance and care section. As i said above, youll need a little more than 3 quarts. At is a lifetime transmission for skyactive cars, so no fluid change. How often should i change my mazda vehicles transmission. Mazda uses a variety of automatic transmissions in their cars. Brief tutorial on accessing and changing the manual transmission fluid on a 2005 mazda 3. The worst complaints are grinding going into 2nd gear, clutch failure, and jerking, grinding while driving. The video is applicable to the 07 mazda 3 list of tools used. Always check your service manual before performing yourself. However, it is not unusual for the transmission to. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid.
A manual transmission is the simplest option, and requires the driver to physically move a lever to change gears. For the 2010 mazda 3, the 5w20 is the recommended oil type. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection at. The owners manual has been specifically written with your model in mind, and following those suggestions is a great way to keep your mazda vehicle running smoothly. Mazda owners vehicle manuals, guides, maintenance schedules. All 2011 and newer mazda 3 models except mazdaspeed 3 require synthetic 0w20 oil. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level 181020 so, i. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. We are having a debate about whether to change the transmission fluid of our car.
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