2002 MAZDA 6 oil viscosity

J2–4
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTIONA6E5212270012011. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
•If the oil level is low, add the specified amount
and type of oil through the filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 75W-90
4. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
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TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENTA6E5212270012021. Remove the drain plug with the gasket.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
4. Remove the filler plug with gasket and add the
specified amount and type of oil through the filler
plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 75W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
2.30 L {2.40 US qt, 2.00 lmp qt}
5. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
DRAIN PLUG FILLER PLUG
A6E5212W010
DRAIN PLUG FILLER PLUG
A6E5212W010

K2–114
TRANSFER
TRANSFER OIL INSPECTIONA6E5718170012011. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the PTO heat shield.
3. Remove the filler plug.
4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
•If the oil level is low, add the specified amount
and type of oil through the filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 80W-90
5. Apply a sealant to the thread area of filler plug.
Specified sealant
TB1215
6. Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque
9.8—19.6 N·m
{100—199 kgf·cm, 116—175 in·lbf}
7. Install the PTO heat shield. (See K2–116 PTO Heat Shield Installation Note.)
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TRANSFER OIL REPLACEMENTA6E5718170012021. Remove the drain plug.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Apply a sealant to the thread area of drain plug.
Specified sealant
TB1215
4. Install the drain plug.
Tightening torque
9.8—19.6 N·m
{100—199 kgf·cm, 116—175 in·lbf}
5. Remove the PTO heat shield.
6. Remove the filler plug and add the specified amount and type of oil through the filler plug hole until the level
reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 80W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
0.62 L {0.65 US qt, 0.54 lmp qt}
7. Apply a sealant to the thread area of filler plug.
Specified sealant
TB1215
8. Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque
9.8—19.6 N·m
{100—199 kgf·cm, 116—175 in·lbf}
9. Install the PTO heat shield. (See K2–116 PTO Heat Shield Installation Note.)
TRANSFER
TRANSFER
FILLER PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
A6E5718W101
TRANSFER
FILLER PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
A6E5718W101

OUTLINE
M–3
M
4WD
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ItemSpecification
New Mazda6 (GY)(Wagon 4WD)
EngineL3
TransaxleATX
Front axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Rear axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Front drive shaftJoint typeWheel side Bell joint
Differential side Tripod joint (With free ring)
Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 24.0 {0.94}
Joint shaft Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 29.0 {1.14}
Rear drive shaftJoint typeWheel side Bell joint
Differential side Double offset joint
Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 22.0 {0.87}
Rear and front wheel torque distribution unit Electronic control coupling
Rear differentialReduction gear Hypoid gear
Differential gear Straight bevel gear
Ring gear size (Inches) 6.5
Final gear ratio 2.928
Gears:
Number of teethDrive pinion 14
Ring gear 41
Differential oilTypeGrade API service GL-5
ViscosityAbove –18°C {0°F}: SAE 90
Below –18°C {0°F}: SAE 80
Amount
(Approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 1.0 {1.1, 0.9}

TECHNICAL DATA
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Recommended engine oil
Note
•The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See GI–8 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE) can only be supported with the use of following oils.
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COOLING SYSTEMA6E931001001203
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FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMA6E931001001204
*1: Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the electrical loads are turned on.
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ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Engine oil GradeAPI CF CD, CE, CF-4
ACEA B1 or B3
B3B3 or B4
Viscosity (SAE) 5W-30 10W-40 5W-30, 10W-30
RemarksMazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. —
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Coolant capacity (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 9.0 {9.5, 7.9}
Radiator capCap valve opening pressure
94—122
{0.96—1.24, 13.7—17.6}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
ThermostatType Wax, bottom-bypass
Initial-opening temperature (°C {°F})80—84
{176—183}
Full-opening temperature (°C {°F}) 95 {203}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.5 {0.33}
Cooling fan Motor Current (A)4.4—7.4 (Cooling fan motor No.1)
6.3—9.3 (Cooling fan motor No.2)
ItemEngine
L3 (4WD)
Idle speed
*1(rpm) 650—750 (700±50)
ItemEngine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Idle speed (rpm) 725—825 (775±50)
Idle-up speed (rpm) When A/C is operated 725—825 (775±50)
Boost relief pressure (kPa {mmHg, inHg}) Approx. –14.5 {–108, –4.27}

TD–4
TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA6E931001001205
*1: Back-up current is the constant flow of current present (for the audio unit, clock, PCM, etc.) when the engine
switch is off and with the key removed.
*
2: Must not be 0 A.
*3: Cold area
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CLUTCHA6E931001024201
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MANUAL TRANSAXLEA6E931001024202
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
BatteryElectrolyte gravity 1.27—1.29
Back-up current*
1(mA) Max.20
Type
95D31L, 115D31L
*3
Test load chart (A) Battery type95D31L (64) 250
115D31L (70) *3320
Slow-charge (A)Battery type
(5-hour rate)95D31L (64) 6.5—8.0
115D31L (70)
*37.0—8.5
Quick-charge
Battery type
(5-hour rate)95D31L (64) 40
(A/30 min)
115D31L (70)
*345
GeneratorStandard voltage (V)Ignition switch ON TerminalBB+
L Approx. 1
SB+
Idle [20°C {68°F}] TerminalB
14.1—14.7 L
S
Generated current*
2
(reference) (A) Engine speed (rpm)1,000 0—80
2,000 0—90
Starter No load testVoltage (V) 11
Current (A) Below 130
Item Specification
Clutch coverDiaphragm
spring fingersDepth mm {in} 0.6 {0.024}
Misalignment mm {in} 0.6 {0.024}
Maximum clearance of flatness of the
pressure platemm {in} 0.3 {0.012}
Flywheel Run out limit mm {in} 0.3 {0.012}
Item Specification
Manual transaxle typeA65M-R
Transaxle controlFloor-shift
Operation systemCable
Shift assistSynchromesh
Gear ratio1st 3.416
2nd 1.944
3rd 1.258
4th 0.902
5th 0.659
Reverse 3.252
Final gear ratio3.588
Transaxle oilGrade API service GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity (All-season) SAE 75W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
2.30 {2.40, 2.00}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})

TECHNICAL DATA
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PROPELLER SHAFTA6E931001024204
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Item Specification
Transaxle typeJA5AX-EL
Line pressure
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})D range, M range (2GR)Idle 290—490 {3.0—5.0, 42—71}
Stall 1,550—1,750 {15.8—17.8, 225—254}
M range (1GR), R positionIdle 550—750 {5.6—7.6, 80—109}
Stall 1,550—1,750 {15.8—17.8, 225—254}
Engine stall speed
D, M (1GR, 2GR), R 2,200—2,600
(rpm)
Time lag (second)N-D Approx. 0.5—1.0
N-R Approx. 0.6—1.0
Transaxle fluid
temperature (TFT)
sensor-20 °C {−4 °F} 15.87—17.54
0 °C {32 °F} 5.73—6.33
20 °C {68 °F} 2.38—2.63
40 °C {104 °F} 1.10—1.22
60 °C {140 °F} 0.56—0.62
80 °C {176 °F} 0.31—0.34
(kilohm) 100 °C {212 °F} 0.18—0.20
120 °C {248 °F} 0.11—0.12
130 °C {266 °F} 0.09—0.10
Input/turbine
speed sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Intermediate
sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Vehicle
speedometer
sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Solenoid valves (ohm)Shift solenoid A 14—18
Shift solenoid B 14—18
Shift solenoid C 14—18
Neutral shift solenoid valve 14—18
Reduction timing solenoid valve 14—18
TCC solenoid valve 12.0—13.2
2-4 brake solenoid valve 2.6—3.2
High clutch solenoid valve 2.6—3.2
Pressure control solenoid 2.6—3.2
Automatic transaxle fluid
(ATF)Type
M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III )
Capacity (Approximate quantity) (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 8.3 {8.8, 7.3}
Transfer oilGrade API service GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Capacity (Approximate quantity) (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 0.62 {0.65, 0.54}
Item Specification
Runout limit mm {in} 0.3 {0.01}
Starting torqueN·m
{kgf·cm}0.29—0.78 {3.0—7.9}

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TECHNICAL DATA
FRONT AND REAR AXLEA6E931001018201
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STEERING SYSTEMA6E931001034201
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Item Specification
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 666.1—676.1 {26.23—26.61}
4WD: 667—677 {26.26—26.65}
Right sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 615.9—625.9 {24.25—24.64}
4WD: 631—641 {24.85—25.23}
REAR DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left side 805.4—815.4 {31.71—32.10}
Right side 852.4—862.4 {33.56—33.95}
REAR DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
Pinion height (mm {in})–0.025—0.025 {–0.001—0.001}
Backlash of side gear and differential pinion (mm {in}) 0.1 {0.004} or less
Drive pinion preload (N·m kgf·cm, in·lbf) 1.3—1.8 {13.3—18.3, 11.5—15.9}
Backlash of drive pinion and
ring gear(mm {in})Standard 0.09—0.11 {0.0036—0.0043}
Minimum 0.05 {0.002}
Differential oilGrade API service GL-5
ViscosityAbove –18°C {0°F}: SAE 90
Below –18°C {0°F}: SAE 80
Capacity
(Approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 1.00 {1.06, 0.88}
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Differential oil temperature
sensor(kilohm)0°C {32°F} 91—100
10°C {50°F} 56—61
20°C {68°F} 35—39
30°C {86°F} 23—25
40°C {104°F} 14—17
50°C {122°F} 10—11
60°C {140°F} 7.1—7.9
70°C {158°F} 5.0—5.6
80°C {176°F} 3.6—4.0
4WD solenoid
(Rear differential oil temperature
at 20°C {68°F})(ohm) 1.5—2.0
Item Specification
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Power
steering oil
pumpOil pump fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Gear housing fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Power
steering
systemFluid type
ATF M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Capacity (Approximate quantity) MTX (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)): 0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX (Except 4WD): 0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 0.86 {0.91, 0.76}
4WD: 0.89 {0.94, 0.78} (L {US qt, Imp qt})