This tutorial applies to 2014, 2015, and 2016 mazda 3 with. Online some say it should be changed every 30k and some say to never change it. Some new vehicles automatics i heard do not require this service. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2015 mazda 6 sport 2. How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes youtube. When looking through the scheduled maintenance it says to replace manual transmission and rear differential oil at 60,000 k miles. Oil changes are just part of it there is also windshield wiper replacement, tire treadinflation, washer fluid and a whole host of other fluids. For 2016 and newer models except 2016 mazda3 new online manuals are also available, viewable on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. I have 2015 mazda 3 sedan with skyactiv technology. The engine in your 2014 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 20142018 2014. Read the story, see photos, and get operating costs at car and driver. Mazda owners vehicle manuals, guides, maintenance schedules.
Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. Every time you visit the service department of a mazda full circle service dealership your car gets a mazda full circle service inspection, free. Jul 14, 2014 transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to hug a mazda executive. I question lifetime fluid in the auto, but time will tell. Mar 07, 2018 how to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. Jun 30, 2017 quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Hard shifting, missed shifts, screws backing out, weird clutch feel these are all problems that plagued the mt82 upon first arrival. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. Transmission fluid and filter change the chrysler minivan.
Mazdas two sedans, the mazda3 and the mazda6 both offer manual. A sixspeed manual transmission is now available with the 2. Eneos eco atf is a fuel efficient, low viscosity automatic transmission fluid that meets many of the atf needs for toyota, honda. Redesigned in 2014, the compact fiveseat mazda3 is available as a sedan or fourdoor hatchback and. The worst complaints are accessories interior, electrical, and ac heater problems. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Summary of contents for mazda 3 2015 page 3 hiroshima, japan important notes about this manual keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. Sep 30, 2016 find out what we thought of the topoftheline mazda 3 over a 40,000mile longterm test. It allows your vehicle to change gears without creating friction or damaging any internal parts a pretty integral part of every drive. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level 181020 so, i. This is slightly more involved and expensive than a regular oil change. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. The hardest part seems to be getting to that fill port.
If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2015 mazda 6, be our guest. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2014 mazda 3 touring 2. Unfortunately, response to the mt82 was not all that great. The only benefit of changing transmission fluid is preventative. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid. Quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Im doing some research into what fluid to use since im getting close to that. Thats why we offer you a spectrum of 2015 mazda 3 motor oils and engine. Our mechanic has been researching whether to change transmission fluid or not. If you wait until the oil is black and burnt or there is a mechanical failure, its too late and your transmission is already dying. This time im treated like a moron for wanting a trans fluid change. Greetings, i have a 20 dodge gran caravan with the 3. I assume mazda wants us to believe that the fluid is for the life of the car, but if so i dont trust this. Transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to hug a mazda executive mazda is one of the very few automakers still putting manual.
We are having a debate about whether to change the transmission fluid of our car. Im at 31k miles and my scheduled maintenance book says the manual transmission fluid should be changed every 30k. Has anyone changed their manual transmission fluid. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world. In this video i show you how to change a generation 3 mazda 2016 mazda 3 transmission fluid. Poking around under the hood, i havent found anywhere to check or refill the transmission fluid, so im guessing this is one of those sealed for life transmission. Dec 26, 2014 the drive 2015 mazda3 s grand touring 2. Find out what we thought of the topoftheline mazda 3 over a 40000mile longterm test.
Seeing this done on video makes the transmission oil change seem much more doable. All of the mustangs get the same spec fluid and friction modifier per the service manual. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your mazda3, even in the most severe driving conditions. Transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to hug a. Automatic transmission fluid change mazda 3 2014 page 2. The drain plug is the same size as the fill plug, just on the bottom of the transmission.
Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. We spend an excellent week aboard the 2018 mazda3 gt. I would normally associate long life manual transmission fluid with longer change intervals than 30k miles. Manual says to inspect but nothing about changing it. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2015 ford mustang, be our guest. Here, at carid, we know your car needs to be looked after in a proper way. Mazda cx5 transmission fluid change at mazda of everett. To download a pdf version of your owners manual, please select your vehicle model and year. Mazda manual doesnt state anywhere on when to maintenance the transmission i only seen the fluid.
Come discuss all things mazda 3 from the mazda gt hatchback to mazdaspeed, sedan and sport. Brake fluid replacement 2004 to 2016 mazda 3 forum and. At is a lifetime transmission for skyactive cars, so no fluid change. I have a 2002 saturn with 200k miles on it which i never changed the transmission fluid on and still shifts smooth though it is a manual transmission. Automatic transmission fluid atf is the fluid used in vehicles with self shifting or automatic transmissions. I have noticed that the transmission has a good kick to it sometimes from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 4th gear. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from. View and download mazda 3 2015 owners manual online. Review of the 2018 mazda3 gt sedan we spend an excellent week aboard the 2018 mazda3 gt for grand touring, the top trim in the mazda3 lineup and a car that continues to provide its owners wi. Mazda 3 manual transmission fluid change on vimeo join.
While the fluid probably can make it 100k miles or more you arent doing any harm in. Automatic transmission fluid change mazda 3 2014 2004 to. How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. Thats why we offer you a spectrum of 2015 mazda 3 motor oils and engine lubricants by the leading manufacturers. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2015 mazda 6 sport 2. The fluid is a highly specialized oil optimized for the special requirements of a transmission, such as valve operation, brake band friction and the torque converter as well as gear lubrication. If i sport drive or race then that can be even more frequent. I checked the transmission fluid to make sure it wasnt low and it wasnt, but the color was a light brown. I did not realize that the dodge owners website indicates that the transmission filter and fluid should be changed at 50,000 miles. Is the mt82 mustang transmission the same in the 2015 s550. Procedure i took to service the automatic transmission on a 2014 mazda cx5 touring.
The fluid is a highly specialized oil optimized for the special requirements of a transmission, such as valve operation, brake band friction and. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2014 mazda 3 touring 2. Change manual transmission fluid video discussion in diy started by seatown stang, aug 2, 2016. If your vehicle is a manual transmission, expect to change your transmission fluid anywhere between 30,000 to 60,000 miles. I have a 2015 s gt and i want to change the fluid at 60k miles. It is the only plug on the bottom of the engine that looks like this and is 23mm. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your mazda mazda3 can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Theres videos showing what you have to remove to get access to the fill port, which has a dipstick on the end of the bolt that seals it. Dont forget to check back to the mazda of lodi blog for more about life with your mazda. Someone advised for me to get a transmission flush done and others have stated to do a drainfill to eliminate tranny damage. From time to time you need to change your mazda 3 transmission oil. I change my brake fluid in all my vehicles no matter the recommendations at least every 12mo. He said the service manual says 100k miles and the owners manual actually doesnt mention it at all. Im wondering if this is a newer product that was introduced for the skyactiv models like the moly motor oil.
Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. The engine revved when i pressed the gas then lurched forward. If it requires a transmission oil change how often do i do it. It is possible to change it yourself but it will take some time and effort. Mazda full circle service is a comprehensive, nosurprises approach to your cars maintenance. It has never been changed and no problems with transmission. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. As a car owner, there are many maintenance needs your car has that you need to keep track of. Affected vehicles have a sixspeed manual transmission that may be hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears.
When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. Research the 2015 mazda mazda3 at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. Fwiw i have a manual trans but i was taking to a service tech at a place i buy parts online and he recommended every 60k miles to change the manual trans fluid. Hmmm, just test drove a 2016 mazda3 s grand touring with a 6speed manual, and neither my wife or i had any issues shifting smoothly regardless of how 2015 gt transmission issue page 3 mazda3 forums. Mazda 3 manual transmission fluid change video dailymotion. There is a repair manual on the side bar that shows how to do it step by step. Mazda3 manual transmission fluid change — the engine in your 2010 mazda 3 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. You should change it every 30k50k miles and change the transmission filter every other change as preventative maintenance. How to drain and fill transmission fluid and change transmission strainer on mazda 3. This video just gives step by step instructions on how to change your transmission fluid in a 6 speed mt82. Ive seen some reports of people putting redline fluid.
At carid you can find the best proven lubricants to reduce the friction almost to the zero. Hopefully you now know if you need to change the transmission fluid in your mazda, but if youre still unsure or if you cant find the information in your owners manual, just let us know. My 2015 mazda3 s gt is just nearing 60k miles and i decided i wanted to change out my manual transmission fluid. Manual transmission fluid change on a 2015 s gt oc my 2015 mazda3 s gt is just nearing 60k miles and i decided i wanted to change out my manual transmission fluid. Im wondering what the interval for the change is since it doesnt state in the owners manual.
The fully loaded mazda6s, called grand touring models, only come with. Brief tutorial on accessing and changing the manual transmission fluid on a 2005 mazda 3. I read that the transmission fluid is lifetime, but am concerned that the color indicates the need to change. Just got back from the dealer and they recommended a manual transmission fluid change at 30k im just over 25.
All in all the process for changing them is exactly the same except for models that have a diff cooler but that is in the gt350 line up. There is no mention in the owners manual about automatic transmission fluid replacement. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual youtube.