Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) replacement
Warning
- When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque 30-41 N·m {3.0-4.2 kgf·m, 22-30 ft·lbf}
5. Add the specified ATF until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick type of ATF through the oil filler tube.
ATF type
ATF M-V
6. Ensure that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C{149 °F}).
- Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.
Automatic transaxle fluid (atf) inspection
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the ATF smells stra ...
Hold switch inspection
Operating Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. Verify that the HOLD indicator light is not illuminated. Depress the HOLD
switch and verify that the HOLD indicator light il ...
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