Owner Maintenance; Inspecting Automatic Transaxle ; Fluid Level- Page 189

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

The level must be kept between MIN and 
MAX.

Visually examine the lines and hoses for 
leaks and damage.

If new fluid is required frequently, consult 
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Inspecting Automatic Transaxle 
Fluid Level

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

The volume of fluid changes with the 
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle 
without driving at normal operating 
temperature.

1. Park on a level surface and set the 

parking brake firmly.

2. Idle the engine about two minutes.

Push down on the brake pedal.

3. Move the shift lever through all ranges 

and set it at P.

Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC

Automatic Transaxle Fluid 
(ATF)

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Low fluid level causes transaxle 
slippage. Overfilling can cause 
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle 
malfunction.

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Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A 
nonspecified fluid could result in 
transaxle malfunction and failure.

CAUTION

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