2008 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Trans fluid

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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Without turbocharger With turbocharger
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm
(3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml
(1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.09.79.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery Without
turbocharger 2.0-liter engine
12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
2.3-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR,
12V-55AH/5HR
With turbocharger 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number Without turbocharger
LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
With turbocharger L3K9 18 110A*1, L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap Without turbocharger 1.25
―1.35 mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
With turbocharger 0.70 ―0.8 mm (0.028 ―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
NOTE
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium
alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil Without turbochargerAny temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
75W-90
Above 10°C API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
80W-90
With turbocharger API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil Without turbocharger
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
With turbocharger With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger
2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt)
With turbocharger 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 4-speed transaxle
7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 55.0 L
(14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length Without
turbocharger STANDARD TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
―
SPORTY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With turbocharger ―4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Overall width Without
turbocharger Without side molding 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in)
With side molding 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
With turbocharger ―1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread Without turbocharger 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
With turbocharger
―1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread Without turbocharger 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
With turbocharger
―1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
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Accessory Socket .............................. 6-78
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-44
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-68
Antenna ............................................. 6-15
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-58
Ashtray .............................................. 6-72
Audio System ................................... 6-15 Audio control switch .................. 6-58
Audio set .................................... 6-25
Auxiliary Input ........................... 6-60
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-63
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-49
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-49
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-49
Beeps
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-49
B
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-74
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-75
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-75
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-4
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-18
Center Console .................................. 6-75
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-29
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-72
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-68
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-73
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Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-35
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-53
DefrosterMirror ......................................... 5-59
Rear window .............................. 5-58
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-12
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-24 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-25
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-25
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-24
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-4
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-21
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-34
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-60
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-60
Headlights .................................. 5-50
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Flexible Floor Board ......................... 6-76
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-54
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-6
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-20
Gauge ......................................... 5-35
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Index
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MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-65
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-59
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-29
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-30
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-23
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-33
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-29
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-65
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-6
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-18 Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power steering malfunction indicator
light ............................................ 5-18
Power Windows ................................ 3-18
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-58
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-58
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-58
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-30
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-16
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-43
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Belt minder ................................. 2-27
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Except center-rear position ......... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-25
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-20
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-14
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-27
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-6
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .......................... 2-4, 2-8
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-25
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-27
Service Publications .......................... 9-45
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
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Warning Lights ................................. 5-37ABS ............................................ 5-39
Air bag system ........................... 5-41
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-44
Brake system .............................. 5-39
Charging system ......................... 5-40
Check engine .............................. 5-41
Door-ajar .................................... 5-43
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-40
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-41
Low fuel ..................................... 5-42
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-43
Seat belt ...................................... 5-42
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-44
Warranty ............................................ 9-13
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-38
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-18
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-57
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-55 Blades replacement .................... 8-29
Winter Driving .................................... 4-9
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