Transmission fluid choices im getting ready to drain and fill my 2008 mz3 s gt transmission fluid in a couple weeks and im wondering what atf you have used and which fluids are mv equivalents. The engine in your 2004 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. My transmission dipstick broke can i put something in the car with measurements on it and that give me like a inch or something to know exactly how much transmission fluid i am or if im lowe 2 answers. At least in the mazda6 line which we drive, the mazdaspec jatco transmissions take mazda mv type m5 atf, and the mazdaspec aisin transmissions take toyota tiv atf. What type of automatic transmission fluid does the 2004 mazda. I live just east of toronto, and the winters in canada get quite cold.
Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. The transmission is difficult to shift until the transmission. Receive expedited service when you need it, as quickly as possible. Toyota tiv is not recommended for use in transmissions for which mv type m5 is speced, so your first trip should be to your owners manual and see what is. The owners manual shows an illustration of the transmission dip stick located north east of the oil dipstick. How to fix transmission that shifts hard slipping on mazda 2 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 cx5 cx3 duration. Buyer beware of the mazda 3 design flaws mazda3 forums. For 2004 20 mazda 3 manual trans input shaft repair. Drop the skid plate, and the lines are right there. Fuel economy is another high point, with one test s with manual transmission averaging 27.
I took it to jiffy lube and they did transmission fluid flush. Regularly checking your transmission fluid level is an important maintenance task. Im having trouble with my transmission leaking i put the dipstick on the motor and it melted it can i put something in there in place of the dipstick same size 1 inch measurements and tell m. I have a 2015 s gt and i want to change the fluid at 60k miles. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 20042009 2004. Atf fluid and checking 2004 to 2016 mazda 3 forum and. Manual transmission parts for mazda 3 for sale ebay. Get your mazda 3 motor oil and transmission fluid from autozone. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection at. The seats are comfortable and supportive, the steering tilts and telescopes. For mazda 3 20042006 south bend clutch stage 2 daily clutch kit fits.
Ive seen some reports of people putting redline fluid. During the first 2000 miles i was driving my 2008 mazda 3 5 speed manual the engine mounts were beginning to secretly stretch. My trouble started after i was told i should change my atf since its dirty. Sep 02, 2007 transmission fluid is red or pink in color when clean, so if yours is dark brown or black i would recommend that it be changed. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to. What type of automatic transmission fluid does the 2004. When it comes to your mazda mpv, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Change spark plugs, fuel filter, engine air filter, radiator fluid, differential fluid, ac filter, wiper blades and of. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda.
In this video, i go over 4 symptoms of being low on transmission fluid. I never changed it on my manual transmission cars and one of them is currently at 197k. It was replaced under warranty but have to question why a practically brand new car is suffering from this. Mazda owners vehicle manuals, guides, maintenance schedules. Passenger accommodations, front and rear, are about average for the class. Mazda 3 automatic transmission 2009, eco plus automatic transmission fluid by eneos.
Is it necessary to do a transmission flush on a mazda 3 every. I have 2004 mazda 6 station wagon and ive been very hapy with this car until recently. The handbook for our 2005 mazda 2 automatic specifies checking the automatic transmission fluid level every 20,000 k, but there is no recommended interval for changing the fluid for vehicles in australia or new zealand, even though in other countries it is to be changed every 50,000 km. I have a 2010 cx9 with 39k and asked mazda north america about it. In all but skyactiv models, you can check the transmission fluid condition. Aug 19, 2017 i have a 2004 mazda 6 wagon v6 with the 5speed automatic and semimanual toy. Sep 18, 20 i have a 2010 cx9 with 39k and asked mazda north america about it. Transmission fluid flushes are not outlined in your vehicles owners manual because they are unnecessary. It was replaced under warranty but have to question why a. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 mazda mazda3 sedan 4d i touring skyactiv. Your owners manual specifies a certain type transmission fluid. Should i have the transmission oil drained never been done and is there a filter to be chan. Dexron iii atf is the most common, but refer to the owners manual to choose the appropriate automatic transmission fluid. Mazda 3 motor oil and transmission fluid products mazda 3 engine oil.
The 2004 mazda mazda3 has 2 problems reported for transmission fluid leak. P0711 mazda description the atf automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor converts the fluid temperature into a resistance value. All mazda full circle service dealers use genuine mazda parts to repair your vehicle. Advance auto parts has 6 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Unlike the 20042005 models, this generation mazda 3 is not affected. I drained the fluid form the car and it only filled up a gallon bottle 2 3 of the way up.
Using the wrong fluid can cause shift quality problems and can even damage the transmission. Api gl4, sae 75w90 semisynthetic for manual gearbox. I drive a 2004 mazda 6 v6gt with a manual transmission. As the temperature becomes higher, the sensor resistance decreases. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location. Only issue has been with the transmission fluid needing to be changed when it.
Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. Extracting the most entertainment from a 3 means opting for the manual transmission, as either available engine is subdued by the available automatic. Select the year and model of your vehicle to get started. Api gl4, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions.
Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 20142018 2014. Mazda mpv automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Brief tutorial on accessing and changing the manual transmission fluid on a 2005 mazda 3. There are some common things that your car will do when it doesnt have enough automatic transmission fluid in it. The 201020 mazda 3 is a sporty funtodrive compact car, but is it reliable. My local dealership said they believed the transmission was filled for life but, when. He did maintain it with regular oil changes and general service. Our son drove it for 5 years and put another 55,000 miles on it with no problems.
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While it delivered the fuel economy wanted it was only available with a manual gearbox, which. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. I used mobile 1 mv on my 2010, had them do a fluid service to fill it there is a machine that interrupts the flow catching all the old fluid and replacing it with new fluid 10k miles ago so far so good. The sensor resistance changes with the transmission fluid temperature. The sporty and reliable 201020 mazda 3 comes as a sedan or hatchback, with a 2. At least in the mazda6 line which we drive, the mazda spec jatco transmissions take mazda mv type m5 atf, and the mazda spec aisin transmissions take toyota tiv atf. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Some highmileage mazda 3 engines are known to consume oil. When it comes to your mazda 3, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. The engine in your 2014 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Should i have the transmission oil drained never been done and. The clutch was replaced at 60,000 km under warranty due to a clutch shudder mazda recall. Heres a how to i found from mazda how to check the fluid.
Dec 31, 2017 in this video, i go over 4 symptoms of being low on transmission fluid. Return core parts to the store to be refunded the price. I have a 2004 mazda 6 wagon v6 with the 5speed automatic and semimanual toy. Ive been reading and a popular choice seems to be amsoil atf and mobil 1 atf. Mazda 3 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Jul 17, 2016 how to fix transmission that shifts hard slipping on mazda 2 3 5 6 cx7 cx9 cx5 cx3 duration. Im doing some research into what fluid to use since im getting close to that. P0711 mazda transmission fluid temperature sensor range. The bk mazda3 was a conventional frontwheel drive fwd small car that came. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection. Answers to frequently asked questions about octane.
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