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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Automatic transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
3.0-liter engine
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
w 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.
Tighten
Loosen
High
OK
CAUTION
Low
•
•
Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
The level must be kept between the H and
L marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
Use specified fluid (page 10-3). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
1.
Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
1.
Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2.
3.
Turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
2.
3.
Idle the engine about two minutes.
Push down on the brake pedal.
Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
Move the shift lever through all ranges
and set it at P.
4.
5.
6.
Wipe them clean and put them back.
Remove again and inspect the level.
It must be between H and L. Add fluid
if necessary.
Don’t overfill.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Form No. 8S11-EA-03G
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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