![]() ![]() ![]() If this wasn't in stock, I'd get Mazda M-V Fluid due to the latest TSB bulletin that does not recommend Mercon V to be used as a substitute for Mazda M-V fluid. I personally use Mobil 1 ATF (full synthetic). (When pouring, do this slowly or else it will burble and splash ATF fluid all over the engine bay.)Ĩ-9 quarts of ATF Mazda M-V or compatible. Get one that u can shove in there so you don't have to hold the funnel while you pour. (Get a clamp too) (My writeup suggest 5/16" I.D., but this is very tight and will need a little stretching and some oil as lube to get it to fit)Ĭontainer or low profile catch basin to catch old transmission fluid and tape to secure the tube so it doesn't move when draining.įunnel that fits in the ATF dipstick to put fluid in. clear tubing available at Home Depot for ~$6. (It's either 6mm or 8mm)Ħ-8 feet of 3/8" I.D. Metric Hex to remove transmission pan drain bolt. (Look up the oil change "how to" in order to remove the black skid plate, and battery covers) Top off the fluid level, test drive, check for leaks, re-check fluid level after fluid is warmed up and top off if necessary.īasic Metric Socket set and pliers to remove clips that hold on transmission line. (or the same color of your new M-V compatible fluid)ĩ. Repeat Steps 6-7 until fluid coming out of clear tube is red and bright. Refill with new fluid through dipstick holeĨ. Pump out 3 quarts of old fluid by putting car in drive with e-brake and regular brake onħ. Attach clear tube to outlet of your atx fluid cooling block into collection bucketĦ. Refill with new fluid through dipstick holeĥ. (optional) replace pan with new high temp silicone gasket makerĤ. (optional) drop pan and clean circle magnet and replace filter if necessaryģ. IF YOU DON'T DROP THE PAN, SKIP TO STEP 4Ģ. Then replace that 3 quarts and do it again to avoid getting air trapped in the system.ġ. Remember not to let the transmission pump ALL of your ATX fluid out of your car and to stop once it's pumped about 3 quarts of fluid out. Once the old fluid has come out, you replenish the fluid via the ATX fluid dipstick. Then start your car and your car will AUTOMATICALLY spew old atx fluid out of the clear vinyl tube and into a container. To take advantage of this, all you have to do is disconnect the "output" fluid hose that connects to the existing OEM cooler, and then you attach a clear vinyl tube to the "output" nipple. It's installed in your car and all you have to do is start your engine (in park) and the pump will automatically cycle automatic transmission fluid through the OEM transmission cooler. READ FIRST: A number of people are asking me where they can buy a transmission fluid pump. How to perform an 8 quart ATF Flush on a 2006 Mazda3 2.3L Sedan ![]()
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