2016 – MX-5 – Transmission/Transaxle

TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT [M66M-D]

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the member bracket. (With member bracket)

3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the manual transaxle oil.

4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

Tightening torque

• 39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}

5. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.

6. Add the specified amount of manual transaxle oil through the oil level plug hole.

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Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is recommended. If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.

7. Install a new gasket and the oil level plug.

Tightening torque

• 40—59 N·m {4.1—6.0 kgf·m, 30—43 ft·lbf}

8. Install the member bracket. (With member bracket)

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