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Well, I have no clue who Mazda6tech is but he obviously isn't an Automobile technician.Įxpensive is a relative term, as long as you get a good value for your money something is only 'expensive' in relation to your personal finances. I'm not responsible for any damage that could occur if something goes wrong.Ĭlick to expand.It's really all a matter of choice. *You can use this guide to help you through your tranny fluid change, but this is done at your own risk. I was unaware the 3 had one so I just used the old one and will replace it at the next drain/refill change. I would also recommand getting some new crush washers. Then after I plan on doing a drain/refill every 10,000 mi. I plan on doing a change at 12,000 mi and 13,000 mi. But after 3 or 4 changes the tranny fluid should be completly changed. This drain/refill method changes about 30-40% of the tranny fluid. As with any fluid change check for leaks over the next few drives.

#MAZDA 3 COOLANT FLUSH COST MANUAL#

Come back and check for leaks again, as well as checking the ATX fluid level as the manual instructs. Step 3: If your on ramps, start the car and check for leaks. Once that is done check and add as manuel instructs. Step 2: Next take the funnel and add the tranny fuid. I got about 3 quarts out and put about 3.25 back in of the Redline. I was surprised since my car only has 10,700 miles on it and I'm not an aggressive driver.

The one on the left is the old fluid, which dosn't look good at all. I used two empty clean water gallon jugs. (Special thanks to barhoc11 for providing the above picture.) (At first I didn't think we had a crush washer because I followed a How-to for the 6i and the 6i does not have a crush washer (Mazda 3 2.3L and Mazda 6i 2.3L share the same engine and tranny).) Once the oil has fully drained replace the crush washer (04-05 ONLY) and tranny drain plug. Also when the oil shoots out the bolt and crush washer may end up in the drain pan. Be careful because the fluid is very hot and shoots straight out just like a regular oil change. Next using the 3/4' or 8mm socket remove the bolt.

#MAZDA 3 COOLANT FLUSH COST DRIVERS#

This bolt is black and is located by the front drivers side wheel.

Next after you have removed the skid plate locate tranny fluid drain plug. Step 1: First remove the tranny fluid dip stick, which is the orange one to the left of the battery department in the engine. Replacement Crush Washers (04-05 models ONLY) Note: This tranny fluid change was done at 10,700 milesĢ004-05 models use a 3/4' socket for drain plug and 2006-Up models use 8mm for drain plug Jack up the front-end secure wedges in the rear so the car is stable.

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DIY - How-To: Changing your Automatic Tranny Fluid in your Mazda 3 2.3Līy doing your own drain/refill it's more cost effective then having a full flush, which can cost a pretty good amount of $$.Īs far as set up goes it's done the same way as if you were doing an oil change.

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