MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item ApplicationPart name or
equivalentCapacity
Brake fluid and (clutch
fluid–if equipped)AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidBetween MIN and MAX
on reservoir
Engine coolant2.5L engine•MazdaPremium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
•MazdaSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
1
7.4 quarts (7.0L)
3.0L engine 9.5 quarts (9.0L)
Engine oil (including
filter change)2.5L engine
SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil5.3 quarts (5.0L)
3.0L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Power Transfer Unit
Fluid4WD with
automatic
transmissionAPI service GL-5
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Lubricant
12 ounces (0.35L)
4WD with manual
transmissionAPI service GL-5
SAE 80W-90
Manual transmission
fluidManual
transmissionAPI service GL-4
SAE 75W-902.4 quarts (2.3L)
2
Automatic transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmissionMERCONLV AT F
3
9.0 quarts (8.5L)
4
Rear axle fluid 4WDSAE 80W-90 Axle
Lubricant2.4 pints (1.15L)
5
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Item ApplicationPart name or
equivalentCapacity
Windshield washer fluid AllUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill as required
Fuel tank All — 17.5 gallons (66.2L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Check the coolant reservoir bottle
labeling for the correct fluid type to use. Do not mix different colors or types of coolant. Do not
use Mazda Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine coolantin
this chapter.2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface.3Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenanceto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4Indicates 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.5Fill from 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6mm to 14mm) below bottom of fill hole.
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