Fluid
Mazda Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Transfer Case
Fluid
Mazda MERCON
威
ATF
4x4 Vehicles
1.25 quarts
(1.2L)
Front axle
lubricant
Mazda SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
4x4 Vehicles
3.6 pints (1.7L)
Rear axle
lubricant
5
Mazda SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
All
5.0-5.3 pints
(2.4-2.5L)
Windshield
washer fluid
Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON
威
and MERCON
威
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON
威
and MERCON
威
V. Refer to the
service maintenance
section
to determine the correct service interval.
2
Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3
Indicates 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.
4
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. DO NOT MIX
different colors or types of coolant. DO NOT USE Mazda Extended Life
Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in
this chapter.
5
Traction-Lok axles use 4.75–5.0 pints (2.2–2.4L) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Service refill
capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch
(6 mm to 14 mm) below the bottom of the filler hole.
6
Brake fluid will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when brake
components are replaced. Fluid levels below the MAX line that do not
trigger the brake warning light are within the normal operating range,
2006 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
Canadian_French (fr_can)
Maintenance and Specifications
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