Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5A-EL]
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [FS5A-EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by noting:
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If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
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If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level inspection
Caution:
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If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick after warming up the engine, there is insufficient ATF. Therefore do not drive the vehicle as it could
damage the ATX.
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If a final inspection of the ATF level is performed without driving the vehicle, or the ATF amount is inspected while the ATF temperature is not at
about 60 - 70 .................................................... C (146 - 158°F), the ATX could be damaged because the ATF level inspection would be incorrect.
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If too much ATF is added, the ATF temperature will increase and oil could leak from the breather hose.
Note:
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The dipstick of the FS5A-EL type measures the ATF level on the differential side and, under the condition that the ATF temperature on the
differential side does not rise even after warming up the engine, ATF adhering to the end of the dipstick is normal.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Verify visually that there is no ATF leakage from the oil hose or housing.
Caution:
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If the oil level decreases dramatically while warming up the engine, do not shift the selector lever as it could damage the ATX.
4. Start the engine and warm it up in the P position.
5. Verify that the ATF level is in the range while the engine is idling.
ATF adherence range
A: Within 5 mm (0.197 inch)
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If necessary, add ATF to the specification.
ATF type ATF M-V
6. Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (P-M) while depressing the brake pedal.
