I used mobile one cause it was the only non mazda synthetic oil i could find in town. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid level. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual youtube. Mazda 6 i gg gy transmission fluid flushoil pan question hello guys and gals. Add the specified atf through the oil filler tube until the level reaches lower notch of dipstick. Especially be sure to completely remove oil and gasket residue from. If it isnt printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. This part is also sometimes called mazda 3 engine pan. I asked him to order the part, asked whether it was ok to drive the car, to which he responded affirmatively. Choose top quality brands atp, dorman, genuine, mtc, replacement, skp, spectra premium. Remove the drain plug and washer from the transmission oil pan. Out of action for a week, but it was totally painless as my prior posts will indicate. Start the engine, apply the foot brake and move the transmission selector through all of the gears.
Pull the dipstick out of the tube approximately 3 or 4 cm it is sticking out in the oil pan. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown in the figure. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. I have a 2010 3 mazda and i am at 181,000 mile love the car second owner and never had. When reusing the oil pan installation bolts, clean any old. Im about to do the 30k on my girlfriends 2010 mazda 3. Drain the atf and install the drain plug with a new washer. Changing automatic transmission fluid supercheap auto. Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. Brief tutorial on accessing and changing the manual transmission fluid on a 2005 mazda 3. However i can put it in gear while the engine is off, turn it on, then bring the clutch up to the bite point so the car moves.
What the oil change places dont want you to know the truth behind fluid flushes east lansing duration. Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. We stock oil pan parts for most mazda models including 6, mpv, tribute, protege, 626, 5, millenia, protege5, b3000, miata, 323, 2, cx7, b2200, mx3, mx6 and cx9. Apply silicone sealant to the front edge of the oil pan and to the engine front cover where the two pieces attach. All gears plus revers are the same, it simply will not move into gear. Ensure that the atf level is in the hot range 65 deg c. The same was true with my 2009 mazda 3 with the similar motor. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. Manual transmission parts for mazda 3 for sale ebay. The mazda demio is a supermini manufactured and marketed globally by mazda since 1996.
The guys on the mazda forum were saying that the 3s trans is hard on fluid and that the mv fluid is junk. Before removing the oil pan, loosen the bolts securing the engine and transaxle, and secure an approx. Mazda 3 service manual drivetrain transmissiontransaxle manual transmission manual transaxle removalinstallation g35 m r caution. Mazda 3 transmission pan gasket at best transmission pan. Mazda 2 oil pan gasket replacement at your home or office. Mazda 3 oil pan engine pan replacement genuine spectra. So i bought this 2005 automatic mazda 6i hatchback that had about 72000 miles about 2 months ago. When i drove it more often i started to feel really slight jerking of. Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes.
Select your oil pan engine parts for 2010 mazda 3 s. Transmission choices include a five speed manual, a four speed automatic. Mazda 5 20082010 new oem automatic transmission control. Replacing a cracked mazda 3 oil pan how to diy youtube. Mazda class action lawsuit filed over engine defect. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your 3. Get the best deals on oil pans for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection at. Using cleaning fluid, completely remove the oil from the joint. The owners manual shows an illustration of the transmission dip stick located north east of the oil dipstick. When should you change your mazdas transmission fluid. We did this at 60k, some people do it at 30k and every 60k after. Mazda 3 service manual automatic transaxle removal.
Mazda 5 20082010 new oem automatic transmission control module l39c189e1e brand. Change engine oil and filter according to scheduled maintenance page 63. Check the level on the dipstick and stop when it reaches the cold level. Mazda recommends never changeing the atf, which is nice of them. It is common for the gaskets to wear out and start leaking oil. Phoned mazda hotline right away and a tow truck was there in minutes. Local mazda dealer says i need to replace clutch asap. He had the part within a couple of weeks i brought the vehicle in and had the pan replaced. Transmission fluid level check mazda 3 201020 2010. When reusing the oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts. I never replaced the drain plug on my 2009 model and i had it for nearly 160,000 kms 100,000 miles. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts.
The oil pan and the gaskets are located under the car and are attached to the bottom of the engine. I have looked everywhere near and far and simply cannot find it. Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. I had a 2006 speed6gt w 53,000 miles and threw a rod through the side of the block. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mazda 3 when you shop the largest online selection at.
O do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off. Hello, ive run into a snag with my car mazda 3, ts2, 1. Welcome to mazdas247, the 247 mazda community and resource. The worst complaints are grinding going into 2nd gear, clutch failure, and jerking, grinding while driving. This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. 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.
After this repair, a pervasive smell of burning plastic is. The 2010 mazda mazda3 has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Mazda 3 service manual oil pan removalinstallation mzr. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Owners manual 46 pages owners manual 16 pages owners manual 278 pages. You already confirmed it that if you shift 2nd to n to 3rd you dont a grind, but straight 23 grinds, and that tells me its the synchro. Replace seals on transmission oil pan, cooler line fittings, and drive flanges. Do not allow the gasket residue to enter the oil pan. Remove the four bolts that secure the engine front cover to the oil pan. Mazda 3 transmission problems page 9 car forums at. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. New genuine mazda 3 5 6 protege protege5 automatic transmission oil pan oem. During an inspection as part of a recall service, the transmission pan gasket was found to be leaking, and was replaced. The problem was a valve assembly and that is all that i know.
Learn about the benefits of becoming a member here. In december during a regular service appointment, the mechanic who regularly services my 2004 mazda 3 alerted me that the transmission pan looked rusted and needed to be replaced. When i drove it more often i started to feel really slight jerking of the car when gears are changing to 1st to 2nd and 3rd. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material that may be adhering to the cylinder block and oil pan. Rather, the head of the drain plug bolt is shaped like a washer but thats it. This is the pipe that passes under the oil pan, and is obviously somewhat in the way. To see how frequently 2010 mazda mazda3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Engineoil pan for 2010 mazda 3 select oil pan part. Once the fluid stops flowing, support the oil pan with one hand and remove the. For 201020 mazda 3 oil pan spectra 66773hc 2011 2012 fits.
How to change transmission fluid and filter on mazda 3 2011 2. Authorized mazda dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats. Mazda 2 oil pan gasket replacement costs yourmechanic. I am unable to put it in gear while the engine is switched on. Mazda canada focus on the launch of the cx3 and the redesigned mx5. The fluid looks really clean so i see no reason to flush it. Fill the transmission with fresh fluid, pausing after each pump to allow the fluid to flow inside. Im embarrassed that i cannot find the transmission dip stick.