What transmission fluid & filter to use?
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What transmission fluid & filter to use?
I am not sure why this is so hard but I am trying to identify exact part numbers for my Mazda 3.
I want to perform a transmission oil change. Drop the pan, clean it, new gasket, new filter, inspection then new oil. However, every place I go to seems to be just guessing at the parts and the oil. One says this while the other says that. I do not mind spending the extra money for the Mazda transmission fluid. I just want the correct fluid and parts.
Hopefully I have come to the right place for help.
2012 Mazda 3 hatchback, non-turbo, skyactive motor so I believe it is the 2.0, AUTO, 117k miles
I have added some pictures of the stickers on trans and trans dipstick.
I believe this FZ number is just the dipstick part number
I want to perform a transmission oil change. Drop the pan, clean it, new gasket, new filter, inspection then new oil. However, every place I go to seems to be just guessing at the parts and the oil. One says this while the other says that. I do not mind spending the extra money for the Mazda transmission fluid. I just want the correct fluid and parts.
Hopefully I have come to the right place for help.
2012 Mazda 3 hatchback, non-turbo, skyactive motor so I believe it is the 2.0, AUTO, 117k miles
I have added some pictures of the stickers on trans and trans dipstick.
I believe this FZ number is just the dipstick part number
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For the skyactiv model, genuine fluid is "ATF FZ" . DO NOT USE Dexron or Mercon fluid.
They run a strainer rather than a filter, it won't hurt to replace it, just make sure it comes with new o rings. The Pan has no gasket, it uses sealant instead.
They run a strainer rather than a filter, it won't hurt to replace it, just make sure it comes with new o rings. The Pan has no gasket, it uses sealant instead.
Last edited by grim_reaper; 06-15-2019 at 07:14 AM.
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