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@@DraftProject pinoy ka pala sir heheh

Same lang po ba for the 2.0?

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I have a 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv, and the transmission fluid was changed at 80,000 km. What was your milage at when you did the fluid change, please?

156,000 km

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Where did you get the hose, do you have an Amazon link to a similar hose

@@jaypatterson6007 Lowes or home depot will have it.

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Yeah, you can do it that way. You can also try checking the fluid while the engine is running to have more basis for inspection. About the job done to this vehicle, actually, we have already performed this several months ago. I just uploaded this video recently. I put 4 quarts/liters of FZ transmission and it runs good. No problem at all. Everything is good up until now. Been using the vehicle for several months.

@@DraftProject have you had any problems at all since you changed your fluid I basically took out exactly three quarts and put exactly three quarts back in so far so good I was going to do more but they were all out of fluid at the mazda dealer only had three quarts man that FZ fluid is expensive 55 dollars for 3 qts

@@dobermanguy9437 No problems at all. Everything is smooth and working properly. Basically, the rule is what or how many comes out, comes in. Just make sure you properly measured the fluid that comes out. If there is only 3 quarts in your drain pan, then put 3 quarts back in your transmission, no need to add more. If you want to be extra sure, just check the dipstick for assurance. Oh man that is really expensive. Here, it ranges around 30 dollars for three quarts.

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Did you change it?

I've heard a lot of people say you shouldn't change your transmission oil if it's really, really old. Apparently, the thinking goes that your transmission will have already been worn down, and if you put new -- really slick -- fluid in, your transmission will slip, even to the point of not being able to run at all. What was your experience?

Mazda says the transmission is "lifetime" Honestly I think you should be ok if you do it now, but I probably wouldn't wait to much longer.

Yes. Engine drain plug and transmission plug washer are the same. Thank you very much!

If the transmission doesn't have any leaks before, there is no need to refill. But, you can always check the dipstick just to be sure.

If you have miles as unit, that would be probably around 56k kms. We recommend it to change the fluid as soon as possible to maintain the whole transmission. At this mileage, you might have been experiencing some jerky or rough shifting. Changing the fluid will eliminate it and make it smooth again. For the type of gasoline, it is best to follow what has been said in the service manual. In our vehicle, we only use regular gas as recommended by the manufacturer.

Mazda says it is a "lifetime" transmission fluid. I still recommend changing the fluid though at around 60k to 100k miles American. Just be careful, as a rebuilt transmission is EXPENSIVE.

Nope. It will start to change after a few hours of driving due to oxidation which is pretty normal. Thank you very much!

We recommend doing it in this cycle: Change fluid only at 25,000 Km - Drain and Refill Change fluid and Filter at 50,000 Km

The transmission should survive to at least 200K MILES without a fluid change, 25K kilometers is a really low number and you're going to waste a lot of time and money. I don't really recommend going 200K miles but I did and it's still driving (2013 '3 2.0L skyactiv automatic).

The vehicle had only reached about 25000 Km's on it which only requires a drain and refill job. The automatic transmission filter should be changed when you reach 50000 Km along with the ATF. Thank you!

I find it bit confusing but, if it is a Skyactiv engine, then it should be there. Please try to check it again. Perhaps you might have missed it.

Mostly you can find it on service manual. Owner's manual only provides basic stuff and knowledge while service manual gives you every details, procedures, and technical points. Unfortunately, we don't have a service manual for our vehicle. The 5 minutes procedure was actually our experiment. First, we check the fluid at cold engine which has high reading on the dipstick. Then, we turn on the engine and the fluid level started to decrease. After five minutes or when the temp light goes out, the fluid stays on a certain level only. It won't decrease anymore even though you let the engine run for a few more minutes or even hours. That indicates an accurate fluid reading. That's where we concluded the five minutes procedure.

As far as I remember, they are the same. When I performed an engine oil change and transmission oil change on a Mazda 2 with the same engine, I found out that they have the same drain bolt.

Buy it from a Mazda dealership. Give them you vin number so you get exactly what you need

Hopefully I could get an opportunity soon. Thank you for watching!

@@DraftProjectThank you, looking forward to your next wonderful video.

I haven't experienced working on a Mazda MX-5 before. But, I tried to search for a bit and I found out that they don't have dipstick. They only have what they call "Overflow Plug". www.mx5manual.com/page.html?docid=SM353181 You can check that for more reference. Thanks! Hope it helps

If you are referring to an older model of Mazda 3, try checking under the battery tray.

Hi! it takes a little bit but not a liter. To be sure, just check the dipstick for accurate reading of the fluid level.

Yes. They have the same 1.5 engine.

Oxidation causes the transmission fluid to change color. When used and vehicle operates, the fluid absorbs pressure and release bubbles, creating a chemical reaction that leads to change of color and properties.

Yes that can also be used to change fluids. That method is more accurate and faster.

Some shops do full flush , actually not recommended as quite often as the transmission ages you want some of the wear material on your oil. If you did a few drain and refill throughout the life of your transmission it should be good and clean. don't overdue it though. 26000 km in this video is a bit overkill. I would have waited till at last 75k km

Because the vehicle has 25,000 Km odo which is an early thing to do. I just changed the transmission oil to keep it fresh and maintained. I will change the transmission filter by 50,000 Km odo.

1. Nope. This is a 6-speed automatic transmission. 2. Nope. Mazda FZ fluid is only designed for a specific Mazda 6 speed automatic transmission. Hope it helps. Thank you!

​​I looked earlier didn't see a dip stick on the 2.5t. It has that archaic 6 speed auto as well @@DraftProject

Yes. Otherwise, it would have incorrect reading.

Absolutely a good idea to change it. You will feel a differences once you changed your transmission oil. Also, gears and clutch will last longer.

That is correct. The replacement of filter is around 50k-60k Km. This job, which is only a drain and refill job, is done at 25k Km. The drain and refill is optional but I recommend it. I did not change the filter because it is too early and for that, the condition of the filter is not that dirty. I just changed the fluid to prolong the life of the filter before I change it by 50k Km. Of course, changing the filter is still the best and there is nothing wrong with it. The only issue is the cost could be doubled. You can change it if you want to. Hope this helps. Thank you very much too.

Just prepare 4 bottles to be sure. Drain and measure how much fluid comes out, so you will know how much fluid you will need to put back. You may refer to your owner's manual for your transmission oil capacity.

We recommend this interval: 25,000 Km - Drain and refill only, no change of transmission filter. 50,000 Km - Change transmission filter and fluid.

Mazda says it is a "lifetime" transmission... I don't think you need to change the transmission filter. Drain and fill, is always good, but the filter is tricky

For the transmission filter, try this. Mazda Genuine Parts Parts Code: FZ11-21-500 This is actually from Mazda 2. Since Mazda 2 and 3 shares the same 1.5L engine, transmission are also near identical, except the gearing ratios. Just kindly confirm this part number in your nearest Mazda dealer for your vehicles compatibility.

Yes, I put the same oil as what the manufacturer has been using. The color of the transmission fluid changes because of oxidation.

For this vehicle, I don't recommend any other transmission fluid than the ATF FZ since Mazda transmission is pretty sensitive. There is one which is the Valvoline MaxLife MV which some says that it works and compatible with FZ transmissions. Although, I'm not really sure about it. Sorry about that.

I live in Australia and Mazda FZ is very expensive here. First I used Valvoline maxlife for drain and fill, however, the transmission made noisy and was not so good. I needed to drain the fluid again and used the Penrite LV ATF. Now the transmission was back to normal.

The size of the washer gasket fits into a 17mm drain bolt.

I highly recommend using original Mazda ATF only for assurance, just like what I've used in the video. You can use other fluid too but, I don't recommend it because these transmissions are sensitive and can have issues due to slight incompatibility with other fluids.

I am about to change mine soon and from what I've learnt some fluid is actually stuck in torque converter - which is not accessible if you only remove drain plug + bottom of the fluid pan. HTH.

@@rikki146ohh I see..thank you! Finally I was able to change it and it took the 4 qts to replace the old one. It must be like you explain that the whole 8 qts are needed

Sorry I wasn't able to respond. Yes, rikki146 is right. In some cars I believe, has an accessible drain plug for the torque converter. Other used a machine like a dialysis to completely change the fluid in the whole transmission. Don't worry about it, the main focus for this job is to only return what has been drained with a fresh fluid.

⁠​⁠​⁠@@DraftProject excellent. Thank you very much. Another question, I found that there is a filter that can be replaced, but it would be needed to open and remove the cover to replace. Do you think this is necessary or if there is any risk by doing it? I didn’t know it could it could be replaced until after.

Yes, if you are referring to the automatic transmission filter, it should be replaced whenever you change your transmission fluid. Just prepare for extra ATF and gasket for the oil pan. That job would require cleaning of the oil pan too, so aerosol cleaners would help.

You can jack it directly into the rails too, But expect that the metal could bend or warp.

Hi! One of the first choice is that you can go to your nearest dealership for the original parts. Second is try searching in an online shopping site like Amazon, Ebay and more. Also, the parts for the Mazda is a bit difficult depending on the country. You could also try asking at your nearest auto stores for parts too.

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