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Mazda 3 L4-2.3L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Fluid - M/T: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.3L
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Fluid - M/T
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Fluid - M/T: Testing and Inspection

TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION 

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.

If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole.
Specified oil grade API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity

All-season: SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C 150°F): SAE 8OW-90 

4. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.

Tightening torque 39 - 59 Nm (4.0 - 6.0 kgf-m, 29 - 43 ft. lbs.) 

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