Mazda 2: Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION
Automatic transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. Remove the dipstick.
2. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
- If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
- If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF condition

Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
CAUTION:
- If the ATF level is not within the specification, do not drive the
vehicle. Otherwise, the
transaxle could be damaged.
- If there is no ATF adhering to the dipstick after warming up the engine,
there is
insufficient ATF. Therefore do not drive the vehicle as it could damage the
transaxle.
- If too much ATF is added, the ATF temperature will increase and oil
could leak from the
breather hose.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and then engage the parking brake and
use wheel chocks
at the front and rear of the wheels.
2. Verify visually that there is no ATF leakage from the oil hose or housing.
3. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
4. Start the engine and warm it up in the P position.
CAUTION:
- If the oil level decreases dramatically while warming-up the engine, do
not
shift the selector lever as it could damage the transaxle.
5. Verify that the ATF temperature is 60-70
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CAUTION:
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CAUTION:
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connection or
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