REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Classification Application Capacity
Brake fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAllFill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)SAE 5W-202.3L I4 engine4.5 quarts
(4.25L)
3.0L V6 engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All16.5 gallons
(62.5L)
Power steering
fluidMERCONAllFill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1
API service
GL-4, SAE
75W-90Manual
transaxle
(2WD)2.4 quarts
(2.3L)2
Manual
transaxle
(4WD)2.5 quarts
(2.4L)
2
MERCONAT F2.3L / 3.0L
engine with
Automatic
transaxle and
oil cooler10.2 quarts
(9.6L)3
Transfer CaseAPI service
GL-5, SAE
75W-140
Synthetic
Lubricant4WD
(Automatic)
12 ounces
(0.35L)
API service
GL-5, SAE
80W-904WD (Manual)
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Fluid Classification Application Capacity
Engine coolant
4
Mazda
yellow-colored
Premium Engine
Coolant2.3L I4 engine
with manual
transaxle5.3 quarts (5.0L)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transaxle6.3 quarts (6.0L)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transaxle10.6 quarts
(10.0L )
Rear axle
lubricantAPI service
GL-5, SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4WD2.96 pints
(1.4L)
5
Windshield
washer fluidN/A All 4.8 quarts (4.5L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. DO NOT MIX
different colors or types of coolant. DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine coolantin this
chapter.
5Fill from 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to14 mm) below bottom of fill
hole.
For further information on your lubrication specifications, see your
authorized dealer.
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