According to our sources, oil, coolant and fuel capacity for this version of 2012 mazda 2 sport are as follows. The handbook for our 2005 mazda 2 automatic specifies checking the automatic transmission fluid level every 20,000 k, but there is no recommended interval for changing the fluid for vehicles in australia or new zealand, even though in other countries it is to be changed every 50,000 km. Quickly describing how to change the transmission fluid on a mazda 3 with a manual transmission. The act of preventative maintenance, in and of itself, is far more important than brandgradebase choices among lubes and filters. An authorized mazda dealer knows your vehicle best. Automatic transmission fluid atf is the fluid used in vehicles with self shifting or automatic transmissions. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid.
Time for another installment of mazda3 maintenance. When it comes to your mazda 2, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Oil, coolant capacity mazda 2 sport 2012 model for north. Mazda 3 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Atffz is specially designed for use in the skyactivdrive series at. Mazda genuine atf mv per the manual for 2012, page 104. If you encounter a customer complaint that there is a rattle type noise coming from the transmission, when the transmission fluid is cold, with the engine idling, it may be coming from the 4th, 5th, and 6th baulk ring. All mazda full circle service dealers use genuine mazda parts to repair your vehicle. Mazda automatic transmission fluid atf fz skyactiv. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 mazda mazda3 sedan 4d i touring skyactiv. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid.
Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2012 mazda 2 touring 1. Mazda replied in writing that this is the first year for the cx9 to have a sealed transmissionno dipstick. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2012 mazda 2 touring 1. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2012 mazda 2 touring 1. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2012 mazda mazda3. He said the service manual says 100k miles and the owners manual actually doesnt mention it at all. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The standard fivespeed manual transmission makes the best use of the engines power, they noted, though most agreed that the available fourspeed automatic shifts smoothly. The worst complaints are gears grinding, gear whine, and lost power while driving. 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. Valvoline automatic transmission fluid application guide. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid aisin type t.
For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific mazda3 trim. Transmission fluid level check mazda 2 20112014 2012. We have 76 mazda mazda2 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 37 1owner cars, and 59 personal use cars. Select the year and model of your vehicle to get started. Transmission fluid change on a mazda3 manual youtube. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy.
Equipped with an automatic transmission, the 2012 mazda2 gets an epaestimated 2834 mpg cityhighway, which is typical for a subcompact car. Mazda 2 automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. How to change mazda transmission oil in under 5 minutes. Mazda says this is a sealed transmission and does not need to be serviced. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Page 3 mazda motor corporation important notes about this manual keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 mazda 3 hatchback including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain. Although theres a good chance your transmission still wont require regular maintenance, youll want to check the owners manual to be sure or get in touch with usprofessional mazda service technicians, as some fordsourced products like the mazda tribute or other models will actually require transmission fluid changes regularly. Im wondering what the interval for the change is since it doesnt state in the owners manual. Do you need to change transmission fluid in a mazda. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2012 mazda 2 touring. Manual transmission fluid application guide carquest auto parts. Advance auto parts has 3 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
This time its the manual transmission fluid and the differential fluid. I was just saying that if the mv atf you are looking at getting is a high viscosity fluid that is also compatible with mercon v, 99. Correct manual transmission fluid for 2007 mazda 3 2. I searched this and only saw some discussion on what type of fluid to use. Transmission service intervals on sealed transmissions. Oil, coolant and fuel capacity for mazda 2 sport in 2012, the model for north america factory declared capacities of oil, coolant and fuel. When it comes to your mazda 3, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. My local dealership said they believed the transmission was filled for life. I have a 2009 mazda 3 1,000 miles 2 owner, love this car and want it to last, but no where does it say what kind of transmission fluid to use, any. The standard sixspeed manual is a delight, mirroring the marvelously fluid manual transmission found in the miata mx5. Receive expedited service when you need it, as quickly as possible. While the fluid probably can make it 100k miles or more you arent doing any harm in. What type is mazda 3 automatic transmission dsg or cvt.
Mazda recommends a synthetic 020 weight oil for this mazda 3. Advance auto parts has 2 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2012 mazda 2 touring 1. From time to time you need to change your mazda 2 transmission oil. Fs5ael, 5speed, electronicallycontrolled with manualshift mode. To help ensure enjoyable and troublefree operation of your mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. 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. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.