Hi there. While searching the threads, I found a post about picking the right ATF fluid for the right transmission. Just bought a used 2012 Mazda 3 iTouring Skyactiv with 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has about 181,000 miles.

I plan to self-drain and refill to begin the process of clearing out the old fluid. What is the best and correct fluid to use? The Mazda FZ is recommended.

Mazda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF FZ) | SKYACTIV)

It seems to be what's recommended when watching YouTube videos but they all say DON'T BUY THE WRONG ONE mismatched to the transmission type.

Recommendations needed, preferably from someone who has done the procedure before.

Thanks!

 

At 181k miles I would not recommend that you do anything except a pan filter and fluid change. This way you can see what is in the pan and the condition of the valve body for varnish. I would highly recommend at your miles that you get a sample of the fluid analyzed.
DO NO attempt to replace the complete fluid until you do what I first recommended.
There are other brands of ATF that will work fine in that transmission. I prefer and recommend CASTROL ATF.

YOUTUBE video main purpose is to build followers they ar not sanctioned as being correct and there is no information to verify the information, where it was originally derived from and the most of all who is do ing the video. READ and FOLLOW SERVICE MANAULS .


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