Automatic Transaxle Fluid- Page 26

2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed 3 Maintenance Schedule

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(ATF)

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Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level (5-speed transaxle)

The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.

CAUTION

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Always check the automatic
transaxle fluid level according to
the following procedure. If the
procedure is not done correctly,
the automatic transaxle fluid level
cannot be measured accurately
which could lead to automatic
transaxle damage.

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A low fluid level can cause
transaxle slippage. Overfilling can
cause foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.

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It is recommended to use Mazda
Genuine automatic transaxle fluid
(page 10-5).

1. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage

from the ATF hose or the housing.

3. Shift the shift lever to the park position

(P), start the engine and warm it up.

CAUTION

Do not shift the shift lever while the
engine is warming up. If the ATF level
is extremely low, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.

4. While the engine is still idling, pull out

the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then
put it back.

5. Check the ATF level. If there is no ATF

adhering 5 mm from the end of the
dipstick, add ATF.

CAUTION

If there is no ATF adhering to the
dipstick even after the engine has
been warmed up, do not drive the
vehicle. Otherwise, the automatic
transaxle could be damaged.

6. Shift the shift lever to each range and

position, and make sure there is no
abnormality.

7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for

5 km (3.1 mile) or more.

8. Park on a level surface and set the

parking brake firmly.

9. Shift the shift lever to the park position

(P), check the ATF level while the
engine is idling, and make sure that the
ATF level is within the proper level. If
the ATF level is not within the proper
level, add ATF. The proper fluid level
is marked on the dipstick as follows.

Full

OK

Low

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  • 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 2. Make sure there is no ATF leakage from the ATF hose or the housing.
  • 3. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), start the engine and warm it up.
  • 4. While the engine is still idling, pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean, and then put it back.
  • 5. Check the ATF level.
  • 6. Shift the shift lever to each range and position, and make sure there is no abnormality.
  • 7. Drive the vehicle on city roads for 5 km (3.
  • 8. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
  • 9. Shift the shift lever to the park position (P), check the ATF level while the engine is idling, and make sure that the ATF level is within the proper level.