We at mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. An authorized mazda dealer knows your vehicle best. Transmission fluid flushes are not outlined in your vehicles owners manual because they are unnecessary. Jan 25, 2018 mazda and a few other japanese car makers uses jatco automatics which was a joint venture with ford. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Genuine mazda fluid 000077120e05 merconv automatic. Mazda 3 skyactiv sedan, at, pearl white, oem fog lights, enkei fujin 17 and continental dws. Drain the atf and install the drain plug with a new washer. How to add automatic transmission fluid on a mazda. They paid license fees or royalties and probably other fees as well. P0711 mazda description the atf automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor converts the fluid temperature into a resistance value.
This item genuine mazda fluid 000077120e05 merconv automatic transmission fluid 1 quart. The 201020 mazda 3 is a sporty funtodrive compact car, but is it reliable. Engine and transmission oil specifications, bl my 201020. Automatic transmission fluid atf is the fluid used in vehicles with self shifting or automatic transmissions. This is the correct transmission fluid for my 2011 mazda cx7 with the 5 speed automatic transmission. The owners manual shows an illustration of the transmission dip stick located north east of the oil dipstick. Max atf is a synthetic, highperformance, automatic transmission fluid. 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. Mazda 3 service manual automatic transmissiontransaxle. I drain the transmission oil and replace the filter on my automatic 2011 mazda 3 for the first time.
What happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid. Mazda and a few other japanese car makers uses jatco automatics which was a joint venture with ford. I have a 2010 3 mazda and i am at 181,000 mile love the car second owner and never had no big big problems i see that it has the transmission stick so was blessed because i work on my own cars and since yesterday i smelt as well as the auto store some but not alot of burnt on the dip stick so i am going to start with dropping the transmission. Can you still have an awesome time in an automatic mazda. Transmission service intervals on sealed transmissions. Always check your service manual before performing yourself. A service guy showed me the fluid and it was black, though some people say color has nothing to do with it, its mileage and thats usually around 60,000 when a transmission flush or change is done. If the atf level is incorrect, it could damage the transaxle.
Mazda uses a variety of automatic transmissions in their cars. Jan 31, 2018 what happens if you use the wrong transmission fluid. Automatic transmission 6speed sport with adaptive shift logic and steeringwheelmounted paddle shifters differential available torquesensing limitslip manual transmission only gear ratios. Vehicle specifications 2010 honda insight honda owners. I have looked everywhere near and far and simply cannot find it. All trans 2 grade a 2 national powertrain 2 this is a test. This is so that theyll shift easier, because the oldschool, really thick, gooey lubricant that they used in manual transmissions often made them very difficult to shift at colder temperatures.
Adding atf to a to a cvt will eventually result in the death of your transmission. Jan 30, 2017 in this video, i outline in a step by step process how to replace the automatic transmission fluid and a bonus feature on how to change the power steering fluid on a 2009 mazda cx9. The worst complaints are grinding going into 2nd gear, clutch failure, and jerking, grinding while driving. Transmission fluid change 2008 mazda speed3 changing the transmission fluid in my 2008 mazda speed3. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. Hi guys, can advise which grade of atf does mazda3 uses.
Make sure to add the recommended mazda automatic transmission fluid or a compatible alternative. To see how frequently 2010 mazda mazda3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual youtube. Engine may experience rough idle because of drop in oil. If you drive a vehicle with a stick shift, you might wonder if automatic transmission fluid will work in your manual transmission. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 201020 2010. The sensor resistance changes with the transmission fluid temperature. I have to slowly release the clutch and part way out it will pop in but sometimes it will grind. Mazda 2 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Fluid maintenance interval 2004 to 2016 mazda 3 forum and. 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. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level.
Please help mazda replied in writing that this is the first year for the cx9 to have a sealed transmissionno dipstick. I did a partial drain and fluid change of 3 quarts which is about all that can be changed without droping the transmission fluid pan and transmission filter. My read of a mazda service manual says that merconv isnt common in their transmissions. To avoid this problem, tires should be rotated at every oil change. In this video, i outline in a step by step process how to replace the automatic transmission fluid and a bonus feature on how to change the power steering fluid on a 2009 mazda cx9. Sep 18, 20 i have a 2010 cx9 with 39k and asked mazda north america about it. Fluid maintenance interval 2004 to 2016 mazda 3 forum. To help ensure enjoyable and troublefree operation of your mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. The video is applicable to the 07 mazda 3 list of tools used. Genuine mazda 0000fz1e01 automatic transmission fluid, 32 fl oz. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The sporty and reliable 2010 20 mazda 3 comes as a sedan or hatchback, with a 2.
If you have a skyactiv automatic, there is no transmission fluid dip stick. Transmission cost by model 2020 guide rebuild vs remanufactured. Anyone else use their mazda to do any of the trades. How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. How to check mazda automatic transmission fluid level youcanic. Remove the drain plug and washer from the transmission oil pan. Based on 2010 epa mileage estimates, reflecting new epa fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models.
The seats are comfortable and supportive, the steering tilts and telescopes. Mazda recalled 25,400 copies of the 2010 mazda3, equipped with the automatic transmission. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2010 mazda 3 i 2. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda mazda3. Mazda 3 3 sport fs5ael transmission 2010, automatic transmission oil pan gasket by victor reinz. Mazda has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. What kind of automatic transmissions does mazda use. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The mazda 3 was equipped with the 4f27e or fn4ael transmission. 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. You might wonder if you can use dextroniiiford mercon multipurpose automatic transmission atf instead of. When it comes to your mazda 2, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mazda mazda3 based on all problems reported for the mazda3. May 03, 2017 manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so its best to consult the service intervals.
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. Royal purple max atf high performance synthetic automatic transmission fluid universal max atf high performance synthetic automatic transmission fluid by royal purple. Jun 30, 2017 quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Is it necessary to do a transmission flush on a mazda 3 every. The owners manual shows an illustration of the transmission dip stick locat. Can you still have an awesome time in an automatic mazda miata. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts. Mazda cx9 transmission and power steering fluid service. While the fluid probably can make it 100k miles or more you arent doing any harm in. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check the transmission fluid level.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. The entrylevel 2010 mazda mazda3 i is equipped with a 148horsepower, 2. Im embarrassed that i cannot find the transmission dip stick. How to change transmission fluid and filter on mazda 3 2011 2. Using atf other than atf mv type m5 in automatic transmissions designed. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid.
Engine and transmission oil specifications, bl my 2010 20 updated september 20 as the natural successor to the protege, and to keep cp up to date as well as attracting new 3 members, cp had previously established a mazda3 forum for the 20042009 models, chassis code bk. 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. Hello all, this video will show you on how to change transmission fluid and filter tbe right way. Mazda 3 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. The most recently reported issues are listed below. A few weeks ago a rep from mazda emailed me to ask if i wanted. Manual transmissions require more conventional gear oil rather than automatic transmission fluid and tend to be on a different maintenance schedule, so. Mazda mazda3 owners have reported 12 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category.
Adding a transmission fluid on a mazda is a simple procedure. 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. The most common situation where the wrong transmission fluid is used is in the case of using automatic transmission fluid in place of variable transmission fluid and vice versa. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Engine and transmission oil specifications, bl my 201020 updated september 20 as the natural successor to the protege, and to keep cp up to date as well as attracting new 3 members, cp had previously established a mazda3 forum for the 20042009 models, chassis code bk. When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. You might wonder if you can use dextroniiiford mercon multipurpose automatic transmission atf instead of motor oil.
So i called mazda usa, and two other dealersand got 3 different answers. The fluid put into your transmission at factory is intended to be there for the life of your vehicle. Complete auto transmissions for mazda 3 for sale ebay. But many, many manual transmissionsof course there arent that many of them left anymorebut many of them use automatic transmission fluid. How to check transmission fluid level 0309 mazda 3 youtube.
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