AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]
2016 – MX-5 – Transmission/Transaxle
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [SJ6A-EL]
WARNING:
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A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before replacing ATF.
NOTE:
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Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.
1. Remove the drain plug and the drain plug gasket from the oil pan.
2. Drain the ATF into a container.
3. Clean the drain plug.
4. Install a new drain plug gasket and the drain plug to the oil pan.
CAUTION:
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Always install the drain plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.
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Tightening torque
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18—22 N·m {1.9—2.2 kgf·m, 14—16 ft·lbf}
NOTE:
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Do not mistake the overflow plug for the drain plug.
5. Remove the overflow plug and the overflow plug gasket.
6. Remove the filler plug and the O-ring.
7. Add the specified type of ATF through the filler plug hole.
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ATF Type
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Mazda Genuine JWS3309
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Capacity (Reference):
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7.2 L {7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt}
8. Verify that the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice.
9. Install a new overflow plug gasket and the overflow plug.
CAUTION:
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Always install the overflow plug gasket in the correct direction as shown in the figure.
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Tightening torque
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18—22 N·m {1.9—2.2 kgf·m, 14—16 ft·lbf}
10. Coat a new O-ring with ATF, and install it to the filler plug.
NOTE:
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Replace the O-ring if it has malfunction.
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Tightening torque
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24—54 N·m {2.5—5.5 kgf·m, 18—39 ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
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Always adjust the ATF level when replacing the ATF so that the appropriate level is maintained.
11. Adjust the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [SJ6A-EL].)