Your are a very good auto mechanic. You showed every steps and explain them so clearly even my grandma could understand well. Keep on doing and sharing car maintenance videos. Thank you for your hard work.
I just finished my 2021 Mazda CX 30 AWD Turbo trans oil change and filter and gasket. Ordered Blauparts kit with FX oil. Worked fine...Trans holds 8 liters and only 4 liters and 150 ml came out. So I ordered more FX Fluid to flush more out in a week or two. Watched this video first was good. Measuring what came out is key.
I have a CX 30 , will replace transmission fluid at every 60,000 miles would rather have 300;00 miles as a lifetime of my car rather than 150,000 miles. Thanks so much for your video.
Great video, you kind of explain things "idiot proof" way, you don't skip steps assuming they are self-understood. When inserting the new filter, you make sure the sound of the click is included. This is a school example of how-to video.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it that you observed those things. For me, it's better to do it that way since not everyone can easily understand the process.
Thanks for this video, this is very helpful. Changing atf and filter on mazda biante 2017 model is almost same procedure of this. I did not remove air filter housing, I've just remove the cover under the engine, removed the dipstick and used small funnels and long hose to fill atf oil. I've used soft scotch brite to remove the silicone in the oil pan.
Another mechanic on TH-cam pointed out that transmission filters like this one are designed to only catch metal fragments and particles, not the fine stuff that an oil filter is made for. He also said that, unlike an engine oil filter that is under pressure, a transmission filter has no pressure on it. For these reasons he says it's totally unnecessary to replace the filter, and therefore removing the pan is also not needed. Drain and fill only -- unless you're having problems with the transmission.
Very interesting,I have a 2 liters CX-30 but I think it is almost the same.My Mazda dealer told me that it is NOT RECOMMENDED to change the oil,of course I don't believe him.He told me that it is impossible to found the same oil....crazy.So,I give you a tomb,because I was waiting for this kind of video
thanks for showing the location of the dip stick. "looks dirty" and actually "dirty" are two different animals. sometimes fluid will change color (darken) when exposed to heat, but is still technically good as far as the active ingredients/chemical makeup go. the only real way to tell if the "dirty" looking fluid is actually bad is to have it tested to see if the active/chemical bits are still in sufficient quantities. Yes, I agree in changing the fluid after a specific amount of time/distance driven; but you can't always go on looks or color.
Thank you. Certainly yes, I agree. My bad. Here, we don't have a laboratory that test fluids. Therefore, we just normally just based on mileage and color.
Very good video. Simple tools! One slight change is that on the refill, just use a clean cup and portion out the 2.5 cups needed right into the funnel. All good!
Good video. there's no need to go through the manual mode gears. nothing happens unless vehicle speed reaches key thresholds to allow an upshift. Also, remember that replacing the pan fluid, isn't changing ALL the fluid in the transmission. the torque converter holds a lot of fluid, and it isn't released when you drop the pan. I'll often do a straight fluid change (old filter in place), drive for 20mins, then another oil change (still old filter), drive again, and then on the third oil change - also do the filter. and consider the service complete. or do your version, but more often. perhaps 30-40,000kms.
Awesome vid, thank you so much. I dont trust the oil depot doing this job and some places want $ 160 to $200 just to replace the oil, not the filter. Why dont you trust and use the dipstick?
Thanks for video. I just got a 2015 Mazda 3 skyactive. And wanted to service the transmission. Thanks to you I now know how and what I need to do it. With 180k miles. I’m sure it due a service. Thanks again Shawn.
Awesome video, very well explained, the patient step-by-step manner was much appreciated! You are right, there is no such thing as lifetime transmission or transaxle fluid. Maybe in years past ,you could trust the car manufacturers to give you the proper fluid change intervals,but not any more. Whether it’s oil ,transmission ,or brake fluid,etc., you have to do your own research and talk to various mechanics The greedy carmakers, do not want your car to last, or they do just until your warranty runs out What a world we live in
Fantastic video and you really look like you do a thorough job. Really clean and didn't go overboard with the RTV Lifetime fluid means that... If the fluid shortens the life of the 'box so be it! Madness when there's a drain plug and filller - they could charge you to channge the fluid every 2-3 years and make extra money!
Only issue with that is you would get mechanics also offering the slightly pricier but "more thorough" oil flush, which can do more harm than having left the old fluid untouched. All you want to do is a drain and fill, never a flush as it can dislodge safely deposited debris and potentially leave it in more sensitive locations.
Interesting video, Draft. Thank you for your kindness and informative videos. And Scotty Kilmer agree with you on changing the aut. transmission fluid :)
Hjorte, you took the words right out of my mouth. Btw, it should be obvious that every fluid needs changing over time. And so in my humble opinion it should not take a Scotty Kilmer to tell us that. It should be OBVIOUS. Anyway, i like his video as well. :)
Very good video and love the jazz soundtrack...the only thing missing are the torque values for the drain plug, oil pan bolts, and the filter bolt. ALWAYS check the shop manual for proper torques!!
I have a 2012 Mazda 2 on 84k. Not sure if the transmission oil has been changed. Was thinking of doing it in the next two months. Your video gave me great insight on how I will need to do it. Thanks!
The oil you removed was not excessively dirty and the oil filter and mag drain plug is designed to keep that debris out of the trans fluid and you claim you purchased this vehicle with already substantial mileage but don't them mention your car had covered 300,000 KM's when this video took place.. @@DraftProject
Engine oil can be called lifetime fluid too if you expect it to die in 50k miles or less. It’s a horrible trend in new cars to call transmission fluid lifetime.
Desplácese hacia abajo para ver el mensaje traducido al español. Gracias. Hello! Here are some links. You can buy there or try finding the same product in your country's local online shopping site. Mazda ATF FZ Fluid: us.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-0000-FZ-113E-01-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00P2P3HCQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mazda+atf+fz&qid=1668658042&sprefix=mazda+atf%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1 www.ebay.com/itm/124066726694?epid=1622297667&hash=item1ce2f40326:g:YYsAAOSwq3FhldGr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOODWtszmgXsVhbH8DOFvfkyXamRyyJQjc92s6r4FNGLbMB6MuyXREwB7uaOvQmTFW3qPX20wRUCyen01nRkuvmtQ2U9PYOaZuGvroKnZR29hn1Mh18ia00%2BAb7%2Fzi%2BvpBPsnoMXXqecULECzvvTDmfjE7974Mi1wW2OBtZAgLsu3Gz6TJcr%2BarTvRFsAa59a8YMQ97zYnAXrbqMMhxzG5s%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4iL8LyQYQ For the transmission filter, unfortunately I couldn't find one. Sorry about that. A lot of them are replacement parts which I don't recommend. Just choose genuine OEM parts only. Sometimes it can be difficult to find parts online. Also, it can be expensive or cost more due to shipping fee. The best way is to go to your nearest Mazda dealership and order the ATF fluid and filter. Just remember this when going to the dealership to make it easier for you to buy. - Mazda ATF FZ Fluid * Only "FZ" not any other types of fluid. - Mazda Automatic Transmission Filter Part number: FZ11-21-500 Sorry for the long message. I hope this helps. Thank you very much!! Take care as always. In Spanish translation: ¡Hola! Aquí hay algunos enlaces. Puede comprar allí o intentar encontrar el mismo producto en el sitio local de compras en línea de su país. Mazda ATF FZ Fluid: us.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-0000-FZ-113E-01-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00P2P3HCQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mazda+atf+fz&qid=1668658042&sprefix=mazda+atf%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1 www.ebay.com/itm/124066726694?epid=1622297667&hash=item1ce2f40326:g:YYsAAOSwq3FhldGr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOODWtszmgXsVhbH8DOFvfkyXamRyyJQjc92s6r4FNGLbMB6MuyXREwB7uaOvQmTFW3qPX20wRUCyen01nRkuvmtQ2U9PYOaZuGvroKnZR29hn1Mh18ia00%2BAb7%2Fzi%2BvpBPsnoMXXqecULECzvvTDmfjE7974Mi1wW2OBtZAgLsu3Gz6TJcr%2BarTvRFsAa59a8YMQ97zYnAXrbqMMhxzG5s%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4iL8LyQYQ Para el filtro de transmisión, desafortunadamente no pude encontrar uno. Lo siento. Muchos de ellos son piezas de repuesto que no recomiendo. Simplemente elija solo piezas OEM originales. A veces puede ser difícil encontrar piezas en línea. Además, puede ser costoso o costar más debido a la tarifa de envío. La mejor manera es ir a su concesionario Mazda más cercano y pedir el líquido y el filtro ATF. Solo recuerde esto cuando vaya al concesionario para que sea más fácil para usted comprar. - Mazda ATF FZ Fluid *Sólo "FZ" no cualquier otro tipo de fluido - Mazda Automatic Transmission Filter Número de pieza: FZ11-21-500 Perdón por el largo mensaje. Espero que esto ayude. ¡¡Muchas gracias!! Cuídate como siempre.
Given that fresh ATF FZ is blue in color, the stuff drained from your transmission was filthy indeed. I use a suction pump to regularly replace 4 litres of used ATF with fresh FZ in my Mazda 3. Since the FW6 transmission cannot be flushed, that's as close as it gets for me.
Excellent job! I would check dipstick level before servicing the unit and would drive after service and check level with stick to be sure. We always did a complete leak check before draining. Very good video sir!
hermano, busco ayuda , estoy desesperado! sabes donde esta el Sensor de presion de fluido de la transmision? tengo que remplazarlo y no se donde esta localizado
We just bought a used 2017 CX-5 and the previos owner had the transmission serviced but it looks like they used a red universal likely Valvoling Maxlife ATF which says it meets Mazda FX spec but seems thicker as I am shocked at how watery Mazda FZ blue fluid is.
Very great video and in detail. I have to do the same thing on our Mazda 3. If there is gasket on oil pan, do I still need to use RTV Silicon? New subscriber
Not necessarily needed. But it's not bad to use it. RTV silicon helps seal oil pans especially if the surface of where the gasket will be place has scratches. If you are going to use it, make it clean as possible, avoid any excess RTV silicon.
The dealer i bought my mazda 2 told me that the warranty is till 150.000/6 years but it advised that fluid might be change at 180.000 km. In the service i think there is the check of fluid status/color. I would not advise ti change fluid vefore warranty honestly.
Hi! Excellent video. Can you please explain how to detect the right filter? For Mazda 3, 2013-2019 It looks like there are 2 different filters, see part # FZ01-21-500 and # FZ11-21-500.
I asked the same to my dealership for my CX-5 2012. They are a bit more reasonablr about it, they told me thay Mazda Bulletin told them it's lifetime for skyactive model but recommend to check at 120,000 km. They said since Japanese car "lifetime" for them is normally about 5 years. After the 120,000 km passed .They then schedule for me to change the fluid at 140,000 km.
I see. It seems like the word "lifetime" shouldn't be taken generally by definition. Maybe most people in Japan or in other countries change their cars after 5 years. Those years are the maximum usage of the vehicle and meant to be replace with a new one. Thank you very much for this information.
Thank you very much for that. Sorry, unfortunately, I don't have a video for that. Perhaps soon once I got the opportunity to do that. Also, sorry. It has been a long time since you had requested this video. I wasn't able to edit sooner due to many setbacks along the way. I really appreciate your support. Thank you.
Great job!! How much do you tighten each bolt? So you dont have to let the silicone gasket cure? You can just start adding fluid right after you're done tightening the bolts? 🙏😊
Sorry I couldn't provide torque specs since I don't have an access on service manual of this vehicle. I just tighten it by feel. I make it snug with the right tension or feel. You can tighten it and let it sit for a bit. Then retighten it for the gasket to press and seal. After tightening the bolts, just let the gasket dry for a bit. Then add transmission fluid. Hope it helps. Thanks man!
The problem with that type of Allen wrench is, you only get one good chance, if you even move it slightly it could strip out the drain plug, I would recommend using a 3/8 in Allen socket and ratchet
Thank you. I have a model 3 - 2019. Can i use fluid from other producents? found this one LIQUI MOLY ATF top tec 1800. It says it's compatible with MAZDA ATF FZ. However, the Mazda manual does not specify anything other than the original ATF.
Hey, the Mazda Owner's Manual states that the capacity of Skyactiv G 1.5L has the capacity of 7.2L of transmission oil. Your method only use around 4.6L. How do you justify the volume? Can the oil volume inside the transmission (filter + pan), actually decreased due to wear and tear, thus you need to refill full 7.2L, or simply 4.6L considered as adequate (though, not ideal, perhaps??)
I see leak oil on the below board of your car. How to repair that? Is that come from rear crankshaft seal? Could you make a video to diagnose and how to solve it?
I wasn't sure about that yet. Perhaps it could have been an excess oil that has been accidentally poured in the dealership. But I will check it soon. Thank you
Did it on my mazda 3 2010 2.5 and it was the same 4.5L out so 4.5 back in. i used the mazda fluid M5 they sell. now im gona re-do it all because i forgot to put the magnet back in the transmission tank haha. dont forget it its important to catch small wear and tear piece fragment, mine was fullll. i dont think it was ever done on my mazda and it was at 140 000km . the fluid was Black and smell like burn. ohh well gona have 100% clean fluid now lol.
Hi nice video. I have mazda 3 but not skyactive, i have 1.6 liter mazda-3 2016 model. And now its driven for 100k kms. When shall i change its transmission oil? And a mazda mechanic here in Riyadh told me that there is a common iasue of transmission failures such as slippage etc in mazda-3 after oil change, so he suggested me to drive and no need to change. Can u plz suggest??
sir, 2016 mazda 2 skyactiv, used by my daughter, 50k mileage. Napaka ganda ng iyong presentation. Tanong lang po, pwede po ba ipagawa/service sa iyo? Salamuch po.
Hey Draft, thank you for making this tutorial so helpful! Question for you, I want to do two drain and fills because my 2012 Mazda 2 in total has almost 8 quarts but I know I won't be able to get them all out with just one drain. My question is, how long do I have to wait in between drains to do the secound drain? Should I first do the 1st drain and refill, then Drive for 20minutos and then do the secound drain but this time also change the fliter and clean the pan? What do you suggest? Thank you!
Thanks for commenting! For your question, 15-20 minutes drive should do. That's actually a good plan. That will totally clean the transmission. As for our recommendation, changing transmission filters should be done if the vehicle has reach 50,000 Km. If it only reached 25,000 on the clock, it is not necessary to change the filter, not unless if the vehicle has been bought used and you want to change it since you don't have any ideas on what the previous owner did to the vehicle. Also, another exception is if you want it to be totally clean, then go for it. I would do the same thing if I were in the same case. Hope it helps. Sorry for the late response. Thanks and take care.
I just fill the transmission fluid less than 4 ltrs, it is about 3.7-3.9 ltrs. And when i checked the dipstick after warm up the engine, i see the fluid is between the two marks, it is under the top mark about 2 milimeters. Is that true?
Hello, where did you get the RTV silicone from? the dealer or on line? Is it a Mazda brand RTV? thank you for your video. Oh when checking the fluid dip stick is it when the car motor is off or on?
I just bought it from a physical automotive store. You can buy it online too. It doesn't have to be Mazda RTV silicone. When it comes to checking of fluid level, yes. The engine should be running when checking the fluid level.
Nope. It was only a local brand. It is good with high temperature and resistant to oil and other fluids. Not the best silicone I had, but it works pretty well. That brand would be better than mine. Sorry, I forgot the name of the silicone. Perhaps try searching for Permatex that are well suited for oil pans. The original sealant used in this Mazda is a red RTV silicone.
Unfortunately, I don't have a service manual for this job, so I couldn't provide. My torque wrench is too big to set these things. Sorry about it. Thank you very much!
The Torque for the pan bolts is between 8 and 10 N/m. For the filterbolts I sugest to do the same as it has only to hold the filter in place. The torque for the drain plug I don't know. Strange enough my drainplug did not have a gasket/washer.
Ok, but what an utterly complicated and un-necessary rigmarole for refilling. Here's the simple way. Drop all of the old TF from the pan and filter into the container. Measure it (4Li + 2.5 cups). Pour 4 li+ 2.5 cups into the funnel. Dah daaa!
Well, I wasn't really sure about the outcome since Mazda did not designed them to have gaskets. The only possible things that I could see is that the bolts might not achieve its desired torque due to thickness of the gasket. Also, leaks can also happen too since RTV does a different seal compared to a regular gasket.
Is this exactly the same as a 2019 cx-9 ? Thanks for the video, it's clear and concise and if makes me feel I could do it. ( if it's exactly the same as a 2019 cx-9)
I haven't handled a CX-9 model before but since skyactiv engines are pretty similar on every models, they could share the same concept, although not exactly the same. Thank you very much!
@@DraftProject I am also careful to find an exact fitting one too. I don't like feeling any play in that bit when I insert it in a plug or bolt. I know there is often a very tiny bit but I at least try a few for the best fit if I don't know the size. What is worse is that some cars have those bolts that need a triple square bit. Some call it a splined bit. Some people might attempt to use a Torx or Allen bit in those. That is a big mistake unless it is so loose it is about to fall out!!! On a Volkswagen I had the brake calipers were mounted with those. You can imagine the frustration of ruining one of those bolts in such a small place. To make it worse those bolts are infamous for being easily ruined if the bit is not all the way in because it was crammed full of dirt.
@@charleshines2142 I really appreciate the information that you had given me. It really is a pain in the ass. It's like telling us that these cars with special bolts should only be serviced in the dealers. Specific tools like the ones you've mention are pretty hard to find. Therefore, it is not DIY friendly, leaving us the choice to take it to a shop, or force it, destroy it and change it with an alternative bolt. Thank you very much!! Take care!
What year Mazda2 is this? You bought it new? Great video!!! I just bought a 2011 with 33000 miles on it driven by a nice elderly lady. Great service records all by dealership but no Transmission service. 😢 I should get this done right away. Right? Thanks
It's a 2016 model. Yes. That's sounds nice. It seems like the car has been well taken care off. Most dealerships won't offer transmission service due to their marketing and belief of lifetime fluid. If you have the opportunity, go and have it change. It will prolong and make the transmission operate smoothly. Take care. Thanks!!
I'm going to do it myself. My model has the 4 speed auto transmission not the sky active. All the OEM filters online say that they don't come with the oring.
I see. Sorry I wasn't sure about that since I haven't handled a non-Skyactiv model. Mostly they come with o-ring. It may seem like it has a different design. Thanks man. Good luck and as always, take care.
I am only doing a drain and refill I hear it's very dangerous to change all of the fluid but then again to each its own whatever I'm draining I'm putting back in and that's it they say it's kind of dangerous to do all of it at once
I also heard it from other people especially from the dealer itself. Upon experience, I guess it won't be dangerous if did correctly. The moment it becomes dangerous when done incorrectly like having or putting insufficient oil, wrong way of measuring fluid level and more. Filters do get dirty overtime, and it comes to the point that it needs to be replaced as well as the fluids.
Thank you for the helpful vid, at 13min when reinstalling the oil pan, is the rubber gasket already being held in place with sealant on the transmission housing?
@@vanquishstorm3806 I do encounter some replacement part which is a rubber gasket for this Skyactiv transmissions. I'm not sure if they do really work since Mazda originally didn't put one. For early models like yours, I'm not that sure since I haven't worked on 2010 models yet. I suggest to put some RTV silicone too along with the rubber gasket to make sure that it is properly sealed.
Wonderful video. But I could not get Genuine Mazda atf FZ. Only found Castrol Transmax ATF Z and Febi Bilstein Automatic Transmission Fluid. Do you recommend it or delay it until I find genuine one?
I would delay it until I found an original one because it's hard to rely on it since these transmissions are delicate and sensitive. Even though these are well made brand of ATF, there is no assurance that these will work perfectly.
Thanks for sharing! I was watching a Scotty Kilmer video about him saying not to fully flush out a transmission , and that it’s better to just drain what you can and fill. Is this considered a full flush? And what are your thoughts on that? I just bought a 2024 Mazda cx5, and just trying to do my research as to help keep it running smoothly for a long time. He was working on a Honda with a CVT though ,and if I just drain and fill, I’m worried about the filer itself. Any input would help greatly!
Thank you for your comment! This is not a full flush. This is only a simple drain of transmission. On some vehicles, they have drain bolts on the torque converter which leads you to a full flush of transmission fluid. Draining by removing the drain bolt of the transmission pan does not remove all of the ATF inside the transmission. There will always be some old fluid left, especially on the torque converter. Congratulations on your new vehicle! Always check your odometer to keep track of your maintenance. For transmission oil change, we recommend following this interval. 25000 Km - Drain and refill only 50000 Km - Change of transmission filter / Drain and refill Based on our experience, especially with regards to Mazda's Skyactiv transmissions, they are prone to knockback and jerky motion after and beyond reaching 60000 - 70000 Km. Maintaining it's ATF fresh through the following interval helped prevent and even remove those problems. Also, it is also a good idea to check your owner's manual as it contains maintenance schedules too. Hope it helps. Thank you and take care!
Hi, do you know how to identify bad drive shaft inner and outer on the left side? I experience sound on my car left side, tierod, rackend, ball joint, stabilizer link, strut bearing and strut mount has been replaced with the new one. But the sound persist. Thank you
A bad outer drive shaft has a clunking sound when turning left or right. For the inner, sorry, I haven't had a broken inner drive joints before. Inner drive joints have three bearings and the housing wears out overtime which causes a play and a rough movement of the car. I guess it's better to check first all of the bolts underneath. Also, make sure that there are no things inside the car that can cause noises. Maybe try checking your engine mounts too.
This does not remove all of the old fluid so new is mixed with old. About 50/50. Some shops have a proper machine where the oil cooler line is disconnected and the machine inserted, engine started, then new fluid is added as old is removed until full exchange. I did this on my Nissan Titan, drain the pan, refill. Then disconnect oil cooler inlet hose and let engine pump about half of what came out of oil pan and put that amount back. Repeat until fluid is clear.
I agree. I guess you are using an ATF flushing dialysis machine. It works well since it gets all of the old fluid out of the transmission. Effortless and gets the job done perfectly and precise. The only thing to concern with it is that the transmission filter is still the same. It would be better to replace the filter too.
When I try to run the engine with the air box off so that I can check fluid level the engine will run very rough and seems like it’s about to kill. Did yours do this? I ended up just estimating level with engine off cuz it killed the first time I tried it and the second time I left it on for about ten seconds before shutting it back off. The whole car was shaking from how rough the engine was idling and it did not sound good at all. I thought maybe it was the engine being “shocked” by the extreme increase in air flow so even tried starting it with air box on then very slowly pulled air box hose off of throttle body in hopes that it would allow the engine to slowly adjust to higher air flow and not run rough like it did before but as soon as the air box hose was removed about a third of the way off throttle body it started doing same thing.
What I did is I removed the lower part of the intake box and left the upper part. It is very important to leave the upper part because the ECU needs the signal of the MAF sensor. You can see on the upper intake box, there is a built-in sensor. This is very important because this measures the air flow of the intake system. Once disconnected, the ECU will be confused, leaving the engine idling very rough. Try to leave the upper part. It may be hard but it's the only way to go. You just have to carefully reach for the dipstick. Actually, this is normally done on a car lifter. But in our case, we don't have that kind of access not unless you can jack the whole car very high. Hope it helps. Thanks a lot!
Your are a very good auto mechanic. You showed every steps and explain them so clearly even my grandma could understand well. Keep on doing and sharing car maintenance videos. Thank you for your hard work.
Glad it helped. Thank you very much too. Take care!
One of the nicest repair or service I have watched in a long time. Nice one!
Thank you so much!
@@DraftProjectdid you reset TCM after oil change?
I just finished my 2021 Mazda CX 30 AWD Turbo trans oil change and filter and gasket. Ordered Blauparts kit with FX oil. Worked fine...Trans holds 8 liters and only 4 liters and 150 ml came out. So I ordered more FX Fluid to flush more out in a week or two. Watched this video first was good. Measuring what came out is key.
That's great to hear! Thanks a lot!
It's the process exactly the same for the 21 cx30? I bought it at 60k miles used so I want to do it right away as I'm assuming they didn't do it
I have a CX 30 , will replace transmission fluid at every 60,000 miles would rather have 300;00 miles as a lifetime of my car rather than 150,000 miles. Thanks so much for your video.
Thank you too! Take care as always.
I would feel TOTALLY confident having this guy service my car. His meticulous attention to detail is a thing of beauty.
Really nice Video! Life time fluid until warranty is over. Dealers are clueless. Thank you for telling the truth.
Honestly it is a lot cheaper to change the transmission fluid than it is to change the actual transmission out, so you have your choice
Great video, you kind of explain things "idiot proof" way, you don't skip steps assuming they are self-understood. When inserting the new filter, you make sure the sound of the click is included. This is a school example of how-to video.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it that you observed those things. For me, it's better to do it that way since not everyone can easily understand the process.
size of washer gasket pls?
Thanks for this video, this is very helpful. Changing atf and filter on mazda biante 2017 model is almost same procedure of this. I did not remove air filter housing, I've just remove the cover under the engine, removed the dipstick and used small funnels and long hose to fill atf oil. I've used soft scotch brite to remove the silicone in the oil pan.
Another mechanic on TH-cam pointed out that transmission filters like this one are designed to only catch metal fragments and particles, not the fine stuff that an oil filter is made for. He also said that, unlike an engine oil filter that is under pressure, a transmission filter has no pressure on it. For these reasons he says it's totally unnecessary to replace the filter, and therefore removing the pan is also not needed.
Drain and fill only -- unless you're having problems with the transmission.
Thanks for the info. Something worthy to look for and study.
Very interesting,I have a 2 liters CX-30 but I think it is almost the same.My Mazda dealer told me that it is NOT RECOMMENDED to change the oil,of course I don't believe him.He told me that it is impossible to found the same oil....crazy.So,I give you a tomb,because I was waiting for this kind of video
Thank you very much!
I never heard of that and it sounds funny.
Always take care!
thanks for showing the location of the dip stick. "looks dirty" and actually "dirty" are two different animals. sometimes fluid will change color (darken) when exposed to heat, but is still technically good as far as the active ingredients/chemical makeup go. the only real way to tell if the "dirty" looking fluid is actually bad is to have it tested to see if the active/chemical bits are still in sufficient quantities. Yes, I agree in changing the fluid after a specific amount of time/distance driven; but you can't always go on looks or color.
Thank you. Certainly yes, I agree. My bad. Here, we don't have a laboratory that test fluids. Therefore, we just normally just based on mileage and color.
Very good video. Simple tools! One slight change is that on the refill, just use a clean cup and portion out the 2.5 cups needed right into the funnel. All good!
Thanks for doing this video
Thank you for the feedback and advice too!
Good video.
there's no need to go through the manual mode gears. nothing happens unless vehicle speed reaches key thresholds to allow an upshift.
Also, remember that replacing the pan fluid, isn't changing ALL the fluid in the transmission. the torque converter holds a lot of fluid, and it isn't released when you drop the pan.
I'll often do a straight fluid change (old filter in place), drive for 20mins, then another oil change (still old filter), drive again, and then on the third oil change - also do the filter. and consider the service complete.
or do your version, but more often. perhaps 30-40,000kms.
Awesome vid, thank you so much. I dont trust the oil depot doing this job and some places want $ 160 to $200 just to replace the oil, not the filter. Why dont you trust and use the dipstick?
Thanks for video. I just got a 2015 Mazda 3 skyactive. And wanted to service the transmission. Thanks to you I now know how and what I need to do it. With 180k miles. I’m sure it due a service. Thanks again Shawn.
Thanks Shawn!! Good luck and take care as always.
I WOULD NOT change 180,000 mile trans fluid if it's never been changed.
Lots of transmissions will slip and run rough if u do.
If it starts slipping, just add some Lucas Oil Transmission Fix. That stuff is magic.
Awesome video, very well explained, the patient step-by-step manner was much appreciated!
You are right, there is no such thing as lifetime transmission or transaxle fluid.
Maybe in years past ,you could trust the car manufacturers to give you the proper fluid change intervals,but not any more.
Whether it’s oil ,transmission ,or brake fluid,etc., you have to do your own research and talk to various mechanics
The greedy carmakers, do not want your car to last, or they do just until your warranty runs out
What a world we live in
Yeah, truly terrible. Everything is made to be broken, so take care of it to make it last. Thank you so much! Take care.
Fantastic video and you really look like you do a thorough job. Really clean and didn't go overboard with the RTV
Lifetime fluid means that... If the fluid shortens the life of the 'box so be it! Madness when there's a drain plug and filller - they could charge you to channge the fluid every 2-3 years and make extra money!
Yeah, that's one thing to consider too, so these people could make extra money.
Thank you very much!
Only issue with that is you would get mechanics also offering the slightly pricier but "more thorough" oil flush, which can do more harm than having left the old fluid untouched. All you want to do is a drain and fill, never a flush as it can dislodge safely deposited debris and potentially leave it in more sensitive locations.
Interesting video, Draft. Thank you for your kindness and informative videos. And Scotty Kilmer agree with you on changing the aut. transmission fluid :)
I love your comment. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much!!
Hjorte, you took the words right out of my mouth.
Btw, it should be obvious that every fluid needs changing over time.
And so in my humble opinion it should not take a Scotty Kilmer to tell us that. It should be OBVIOUS.
Anyway, i like his video as well.
:)
Really glad I watched this all the way through before popping off my atf pan. I need silicone.
Thanks! Good luck!
Very good video and love the jazz soundtrack...the only thing missing are the torque values for the drain plug, oil pan bolts, and the filter bolt. ALWAYS check the shop manual for proper torques!!
Best automatic transmission fluid replacement ever. Thank you
This is an amazing tutorial! I feel confident now in servicing my own car. 😊
Thank you very much!
🎉🎉 finally simple /amazing video your a teacher make more videos.he remind me of the TV show
(How Its made)
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One of the best how to videos I’ve seen!
Thank you very much!!
This was an AMAZING video. Thank You!!!! I love the way you went into detail. I'm more confident now.
Thank you so much! You can do it too! Take care and good luck!
Very thorough job! You could eat your dinner off that oil pan.
Yeah, it is a nasty job haha. Quite tiring to do so.
Thanks for sharing. Now I get the idea of saving some money.
you can soften the silicone with brake cleaner (toluene, xylene ect) and it will come off very easily almost by itself.
I have never tried that before. Thanks a lot! I will try that next time.
Your video is done very well with CLASS ,it's informative and educational...
Very well done ..
I really appreciate your comment. Thank you so much!
I have a 2012 Mazda 2 on 84k. Not sure if the transmission oil has been changed. Was thinking of doing it in the next two months. Your video gave me great insight on how I will need to do it. Thanks!
Good luck! Keep safe. Thank you!
The oil you removed was not excessively dirty and the oil filter and mag drain plug is designed to keep that debris out of the trans fluid and you claim you purchased this vehicle with already substantial mileage but don't them mention your car had covered 300,000 KM's when this video took place.. @@DraftProject
Engine oil can be called lifetime fluid too if you expect it to die in 50k miles or less. It’s a horrible trend in new cars to call transmission fluid lifetime.
Hi! Where can I buy the ATF Oil and the filter? Any links? Thanks!
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Hello!
Here are some links. You can buy there or try finding the same product in your country's local online shopping site.
Mazda ATF FZ Fluid:
us.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-0000-FZ-113E-01-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00P2P3HCQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mazda+atf+fz&qid=1668658042&sprefix=mazda+atf%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1
www.ebay.com/itm/124066726694?epid=1622297667&hash=item1ce2f40326:g:YYsAAOSwq3FhldGr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOODWtszmgXsVhbH8DOFvfkyXamRyyJQjc92s6r4FNGLbMB6MuyXREwB7uaOvQmTFW3qPX20wRUCyen01nRkuvmtQ2U9PYOaZuGvroKnZR29hn1Mh18ia00%2BAb7%2Fzi%2BvpBPsnoMXXqecULECzvvTDmfjE7974Mi1wW2OBtZAgLsu3Gz6TJcr%2BarTvRFsAa59a8YMQ97zYnAXrbqMMhxzG5s%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4iL8LyQYQ
For the transmission filter, unfortunately I couldn't find one. Sorry about that. A lot of them are replacement parts which I don't recommend. Just choose genuine OEM parts only.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find parts online. Also, it can be expensive or cost more due to shipping fee. The best way is to go to your nearest Mazda dealership and order the ATF fluid and filter.
Just remember this when going to the dealership to make it easier for you to buy.
- Mazda ATF FZ Fluid
* Only "FZ" not any other types of fluid.
- Mazda Automatic Transmission Filter
Part number: FZ11-21-500
Sorry for the long message. I hope this helps. Thank you very much!! Take care as always.
In Spanish translation:
¡Hola!
Aquí hay algunos enlaces. Puede comprar allí o intentar encontrar el mismo producto en el sitio local de compras en línea de su país.
Mazda ATF FZ Fluid:
us.amazon.com/Genuine-Mazda-0000-FZ-113E-01-Automatic-Transmission/dp/B00P2P3HCQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mazda+atf+fz&qid=1668658042&sprefix=mazda+atf%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1
www.ebay.com/itm/124066726694?epid=1622297667&hash=item1ce2f40326:g:YYsAAOSwq3FhldGr&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOODWtszmgXsVhbH8DOFvfkyXamRyyJQjc92s6r4FNGLbMB6MuyXREwB7uaOvQmTFW3qPX20wRUCyen01nRkuvmtQ2U9PYOaZuGvroKnZR29hn1Mh18ia00%2BAb7%2Fzi%2BvpBPsnoMXXqecULECzvvTDmfjE7974Mi1wW2OBtZAgLsu3Gz6TJcr%2BarTvRFsAa59a8YMQ97zYnAXrbqMMhxzG5s%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4iL8LyQYQ
Para el filtro de transmisión, desafortunadamente no pude encontrar uno. Lo siento. Muchos de ellos son piezas de repuesto que no recomiendo. Simplemente elija solo piezas OEM originales.
A veces puede ser difícil encontrar piezas en línea. Además, puede ser costoso o costar más debido a la tarifa de envío. La mejor manera es ir a su concesionario Mazda más cercano y pedir el líquido y el filtro ATF.
Solo recuerde esto cuando vaya al concesionario para que sea más fácil para usted comprar.
- Mazda ATF FZ Fluid
*Sólo "FZ" no cualquier otro tipo de fluido
- Mazda Automatic Transmission Filter
Número de pieza: FZ11-21-500
Perdón por el largo mensaje. Espero que esto ayude. ¡¡Muchas gracias!! Cuídate como siempre.
Given that fresh ATF FZ is blue in color, the stuff drained from your transmission was filthy indeed.
I use a suction pump to regularly replace 4 litres of used ATF with fresh FZ in my Mazda 3. Since the FW6 transmission cannot be flushed, that's as close as it gets for me.
Excellent job!
I would check dipstick level before servicing the unit and would drive after service and check level with stick to be sure.
We always did a complete leak check before draining.
Very good video sir!
Thank you very much!
That's great. Excellent procedures sir. Keep it up!
hermano, busco ayuda , estoy desesperado! sabes donde esta el Sensor de presion de fluido de la transmision? tengo que remplazarlo y no se donde esta localizado
You did a superb job my friend! Kudos!
Thank you very much!
We just bought a used 2017 CX-5 and the previos owner had the transmission serviced but it looks like they used a red universal likely Valvoling Maxlife ATF which says it meets Mazda FX spec but seems thicker as I am shocked at how watery Mazda FZ blue fluid is.
Very great video and in detail. I have to do the same thing on our Mazda 3. If there is gasket on oil pan, do I still need to use RTV Silicon? New subscriber
Not necessarily needed. But it's not bad to use it. RTV silicon helps seal oil pans especially if the surface of where the gasket will be place has scratches. If you are going to use it, make it clean as possible, avoid any excess RTV silicon.
The dealer i bought my mazda 2 told me that the warranty is till 150.000/6 years but it advised that fluid might be change at 180.000 km. In the service i think there is the check of fluid status/color. I would not advise ti change fluid vefore warranty honestly.
Very good video! Editing and quality are perfect! Thankyou 👍 👍 👍
Thank you very much!
Hi! Excellent video. Can you please explain how to detect the right filter? For Mazda 3, 2013-2019 It looks like there are 2 different filters, see part # FZ01-21-500 and # FZ11-21-500.
Bro I did this job and I should’ve seen this video first very helpful
Thank you very much! Take care as always
Fantastic job, very methodical and descriptive.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it
I have mazda 6 2013. Need the engine is running while checking the level of the fluid thru deep stick?
So if you have to remove the airbox to get to the dip stick then how to you run the vehicle to check the fluid level on dip stick?
Just finished changing oil (only) in my Mazda 6, drained only 3.5 quarts (3.31L). Easy job.
That's nice!
Lot of videos of this maintenance, show around 3.5 quarts is removed from dropping pan and filter replacement… So what is the real amount to refill?
If you see an oil leak, dont assume what you take out is what fluid you fill again. Always check the dipstick with car running and ATF at 120 degrees.
I asked the same to my dealership for my CX-5 2012. They are a bit more reasonablr about it, they told me thay Mazda Bulletin told them it's lifetime for skyactive model but recommend to check at 120,000 km. They said since Japanese car "lifetime" for them is normally about 5 years. After the 120,000 km passed .They then schedule for me to change the fluid at 140,000 km.
I see. It seems like the word "lifetime" shouldn't be taken generally by definition. Maybe most people in Japan or in other countries change their cars after 5 years. Those years are the maximum usage of the vehicle and meant to be replace with a new one.
Thank you very much for this information.
This is really a great series.... Do you also have a video about how to adjust the motor's timing chain tensioner?
Thank you very much for that.
Sorry, unfortunately, I don't have a video for that. Perhaps soon once I got the opportunity to do that.
Also, sorry. It has been a long time since you had requested this video. I wasn't able to edit sooner due to many setbacks along the way. I really appreciate your support. Thank you.
Great detailed Video...5 Stars. Perfectly done...Good Job!
Thank you so much!
Great job!! How much do you tighten each bolt? So you dont have to let the silicone gasket cure? You can just start adding fluid right after you're done tightening the bolts? 🙏😊
Sorry I couldn't provide torque specs since I don't have an access on service manual of this vehicle. I just tighten it by feel. I make it snug with the right tension or feel. You can tighten it and let it sit for a bit. Then retighten it for the gasket to press and seal. After tightening the bolts, just let the gasket dry for a bit. Then add transmission fluid. Hope it helps. Thanks man!
The problem with that type of Allen wrench is, you only get one good chance, if you even move it slightly it could strip out the drain plug, I would recommend using a 3/8 in Allen socket and ratchet
With the small experience I had, I would say I agree on that. I have never used 3/8, so I would try it on my next ATF oil change. Thank you very much.
or just use a t45 torx like a smart person lmao
Good job! Great Video ....just ordered the filter and fluid for my "New" 2013 i grand touring ......
Good luck! Take care. Thank you very much!
Bro just use the dipstick instead of measuring cuts. Have a suction tool u can put in the fill hole in case u overfill
Thank you. I have a model 3 - 2019. Can i use fluid from other producents? found this one LIQUI MOLY ATF top tec 1800. It says it's compatible with MAZDA ATF FZ. However, the Mazda manual does not specify anything other than the original ATF.
For me, It's better to stick with Mazda ATF FZ just to be sure. It's not worth risking since Mazda ATF are sensitive and expensive.
how often should I change the oil in the automatic transmission mazda cx-3 2019 121ps petrol, I have driven 59000 km
Do you need gasket remover spray solution or just with plastic blade its easy to remove the old one?
How mutch liters of transmision oil do I need for mazda cx-3 2017 ?
Hey, the Mazda Owner's Manual states that the capacity of Skyactiv G 1.5L has the capacity of 7.2L of transmission oil. Your method only use around 4.6L. How do you justify the volume? Can the oil volume inside the transmission (filter + pan), actually decreased due to wear and tear, thus you need to refill full 7.2L, or simply 4.6L considered as adequate (though, not ideal, perhaps??)
I have a Mazda 6 2017 Touring. It has about 82K miles. Should I do a transmission oil change?
H how do you check the level while the engine is running?
I see leak oil on the below board of your car. How to repair that? Is that come from rear crankshaft seal? Could you make a video to diagnose and how to solve it?
I wasn't sure about that yet. Perhaps it could have been an excess oil that has been accidentally poured in the dealership. But I will check it soon. Thank you
Did it on my mazda 3 2010 2.5 and it was the same 4.5L out so 4.5 back in. i used the mazda fluid M5 they sell. now im gona re-do it all because i forgot to put the magnet back in the transmission tank haha. dont forget it its important to catch small wear and tear piece fragment, mine was fullll. i dont think it was ever done on my mazda and it was at 140 000km . the fluid was Black and smell like burn. ohh well gona have 100% clean fluid now lol.
Thanks for this man, I've been having some rough gear changes recently. Gonna try and change the transmission fluid tomorrow.
That should do the trick. Thanks too man! Take care!
Hi nice video. I have mazda 3 but not skyactive, i have 1.6 liter mazda-3 2016 model. And now its driven for 100k kms. When shall i change its transmission oil? And a mazda mechanic here in Riyadh told me that there is a common iasue of transmission failures such as slippage etc in mazda-3 after oil change, so he suggested me to drive and no need to change. Can u plz suggest??
sir, 2016 mazda 2 skyactiv, used by my daughter, 50k mileage. Napaka ganda ng iyong presentation.
Tanong lang po, pwede po ba ipagawa/service sa iyo? Salamuch po.
Did the drain plug gasket come with the filter or did you have to purchase that separately from Mazda?
Hi did you have to wait for the RTV silicone to cure or harden? For how long?
Great video, well done. I found very helpful!
Thank you so much!
Hey Draft, thank you for making this tutorial so helpful! Question for you, I want to do two drain and fills because my 2012 Mazda 2 in total has almost 8 quarts but I know I won't be able to get them all out with just one drain.
My question is, how long do I have to wait in between drains to do the secound drain? Should I first do the 1st drain and refill, then Drive for 20minutos and then do the secound drain but this time also change the fliter and clean the pan? What do you suggest? Thank you!
Thanks for commenting!
For your question, 15-20 minutes drive should do. That's actually a good plan. That will totally clean the transmission.
As for our recommendation, changing transmission filters should be done if the vehicle has reach 50,000 Km. If it only reached 25,000 on the clock, it is not necessary to change the filter, not unless if the vehicle has been bought used and you want to change it since you don't have any ideas on what the previous owner did to the vehicle. Also, another exception is if you want it to be totally clean, then go for it. I would do the same thing if I were in the same case.
Hope it helps. Sorry for the late response. Thanks and take care.
Hello, how many litres i need to buy for my mazda 3 , 2.5 L 2018?
I just fill the transmission fluid less than 4 ltrs, it is about 3.7-3.9 ltrs. And when i checked the dipstick after warm up the engine, i see the fluid is between the two marks, it is under the top mark about 2 milimeters. Is that true?
How’s the performance? Mazda dealer here in our area said I only need 3.5L but this one shows more than 4L. Wow
@@teejaysalgado9819 it works well until now. I think 3.5 L is still in range. Just check the dipstick if you are still not sure about that
what should i use for Mazda BT -50 2012 model
Very nice video, but do you have a link for the atf fluid and filter? Wala kase mazda dito sa province namin sa bohol, Thanks in advance
Lets not forget that music baby!
yes lifetime fluids, are total BS. Your on the right track, change the fluids
what are torque specs for all these bolts?
Awesome vid!! thanks a million.
Thank you very much too!
Hello, where did you get the RTV silicone from? the dealer or on line? Is it a Mazda brand RTV? thank you for your video. Oh when checking the fluid dip stick is it when the car motor is off or on?
I just bought it from a physical automotive store. You can buy it online too. It doesn't have to be Mazda RTV silicone.
When it comes to checking of fluid level, yes. The engine should be running when checking the fluid level.
Excellent vid. What type of RTV silicone did you use to re-reseal the pan? Permatex Ultra Grey gasket maker?
Nope. It was only a local brand. It is good with high temperature and resistant to oil and other fluids. Not the best silicone I had, but it works pretty well.
That brand would be better than mine. Sorry, I forgot the name of the silicone. Perhaps try searching for Permatex that are well suited for oil pans. The original sealant used in this Mazda is a red RTV silicone.
Hi, great video! By any chance, are there any specific torques for the drain bolt, pan bolts and filter bolt?
Yes, always use & check with a torque wrench.
Many lazy & dishonest shops DO NOT use torque wrench.
Unfortunately, I don't have a service manual for this job, so I couldn't provide. My torque wrench is too big to set these things. Sorry about it.
Thank you very much!
The Torque for the pan bolts is between 8 and 10 N/m. For the filterbolts I sugest to do the same as it has only to hold the filter in place. The torque for the drain plug I don't know. Strange enough my drainplug did not have a gasket/washer.
Nice tutorial hope I can do it by myself gud job sir thank you
You can do it. Good luck. Thank you!
Ok, but what an utterly complicated and un-necessary rigmarole for refilling. Here's the simple way. Drop all of the old TF from the pan and filter into the container. Measure it (4Li + 2.5 cups). Pour 4 li+ 2.5 cups into the funnel. Dah daaa!
Great video, what is your opinion on tusing the cork/composite gaskets that sometimes come with filter kit versus the RTV silicone?
Well, I wasn't really sure about the outcome since Mazda did not designed them to have gaskets. The only possible things that I could see is that the bolts might not achieve its desired torque due to thickness of the gasket. Also, leaks can also happen too since RTV does a different seal compared to a regular gasket.
Is this exactly the same as a 2019 cx-9 ? Thanks for the video, it's clear and concise and if makes me feel I could do it. ( if it's exactly the same as a 2019 cx-9)
I haven't handled a CX-9 model before but since skyactiv engines are pretty similar on every models, they could share the same concept, although not exactly the same.
Thank you very much!
If you have socketed bits they will be better than an Allen key. Just be careful not to strip the drain plug with it putting it back in.
Got it. Indeed it is kinda scary sometimes when using the allen key. Gonna change anytime soon. Thanks a lot!
@@DraftProject I am also careful to find an exact fitting one too. I don't like feeling any play in that bit when I insert it in a plug or bolt. I know there is often a very tiny bit but I at least try a few for the best fit if I don't know the size. What is worse is that some cars have those bolts that need a triple square bit. Some call it a splined bit. Some people might attempt to use a Torx or Allen bit in those. That is a big mistake unless it is so loose it is about to fall out!!! On a Volkswagen I had the brake calipers were mounted with those. You can imagine the frustration of ruining one of those bolts in such a small place. To make it worse those bolts are infamous for being easily ruined if the bit is not all the way in because it was crammed full of dirt.
@@charleshines2142 I really appreciate the information that you had given me. It really is a pain in the ass. It's like telling us that these cars with special bolts should only be serviced in the dealers. Specific tools like the ones you've mention are pretty hard to find. Therefore, it is not DIY friendly, leaving us the choice to take it to a shop, or force it, destroy it and change it with an alternative bolt.
Thank you very much!! Take care!
New fluid is now blue rather than red?..or is the older fluid just brown?..very good tutorial
New fluid is blue. Once used, the color of the fluid changes to red due to oxidation which is normal.
Thank you very much!
Is it the same fluid for the diesel model?
Thank you was wondering if my relay works without buying a new one.your video is precise and very helpful. THANK S
What year Mazda2 is this? You bought it new? Great video!!! I just bought a 2011 with 33000 miles on it driven by a nice elderly lady. Great service records all by dealership but no Transmission service. 😢 I should get this done right away. Right? Thanks
It's a 2016 model. Yes. That's sounds nice. It seems like the car has been well taken care off. Most dealerships won't offer transmission service due to their marketing and belief of lifetime fluid. If you have the opportunity, go and have it change. It will prolong and make the transmission operate smoothly. Take care. Thanks!!
I'm going to do it myself. My model has the 4 speed auto transmission not the sky active. All the OEM filters online say that they don't come with the oring.
I see. Sorry I wasn't sure about that since I haven't handled a non-Skyactiv model. Mostly they come with o-ring. It may seem like it has a different design.
Thanks man. Good luck and as always, take care.
Thanks! this one is going to be so helpful!
Thank you very much!
I am only doing a drain and refill I hear it's very dangerous to change all of the fluid but then again to each its own whatever I'm draining I'm putting back in and that's it they say it's kind of dangerous to do all of it at once
I also heard it from other people especially from the dealer itself. Upon experience, I guess it won't be dangerous if did correctly. The moment it becomes dangerous when done incorrectly like having or putting insufficient oil, wrong way of measuring fluid level and more. Filters do get dirty overtime, and it comes to the point that it needs to be replaced as well as the fluids.
Thank you for the helpful vid, at 13min when reinstalling the oil pan, is the rubber gasket already being held in place with sealant on the transmission housing?
Nope. It doesn't have a rubber gasket and it will never have a rubber gasket. It only uses a sealant in between the oil pan and transmission.
@@DraftProject I see.. The filter that I purchased for my 2010 Mazda 3 sport included the rubber gasket.
@@vanquishstorm3806 I do encounter some replacement part which is a rubber gasket for this Skyactiv transmissions. I'm not sure if they do really work since Mazda originally didn't put one.
For early models like yours, I'm not that sure since I haven't worked on 2010 models yet. I suggest to put some RTV silicone too along with the rubber gasket to make sure that it is properly sealed.
Wonderful video. But I could not get Genuine Mazda atf FZ. Only found Castrol Transmax ATF Z and Febi Bilstein Automatic Transmission Fluid. Do you recommend it or delay it until I find genuine one?
I would delay it until I found an original one because it's hard to rely on it since these transmissions are delicate and sensitive. Even though these are well made brand of ATF, there is no assurance that these will work perfectly.
you know if that there some in the scaner transmission by reset
Thanks for sharing!
I was watching a Scotty Kilmer video about him saying not to fully flush out a transmission , and that it’s better to just drain what you can and fill.
Is this considered a full flush? And what are your thoughts on that?
I just bought a 2024 Mazda cx5, and just trying to do my research as to help keep it running smoothly for a long time.
He was working on a Honda with a CVT though ,and if I just drain and fill, I’m worried about the filer itself. Any input would help greatly!
Thank you for your comment!
This is not a full flush. This is only a simple drain of transmission.
On some vehicles, they have drain bolts on the torque converter which leads you to a full flush of transmission fluid.
Draining by removing the drain bolt of the transmission pan does not remove all of the ATF inside the transmission. There will always be some old fluid left, especially on the torque converter.
Congratulations on your new vehicle!
Always check your odometer to keep track of your maintenance.
For transmission oil change, we recommend following this interval.
25000 Km - Drain and refill only
50000 Km - Change of transmission filter / Drain and refill
Based on our experience, especially with regards to Mazda's Skyactiv transmissions, they are prone to knockback and jerky motion after and beyond reaching 60000 - 70000 Km. Maintaining it's ATF fresh through the following interval helped prevent and even remove those problems.
Also, it is also a good idea to check your owner's manual as it contains maintenance schedules too.
Hope it helps. Thank you and take care!
@@DraftProject thanks so much!
Hi, do you know how to identify bad drive shaft inner and outer on the left side? I experience sound on my car left side, tierod, rackend, ball joint, stabilizer link, strut bearing and strut mount has been replaced with the new one. But the sound persist.
Thank you
A bad outer drive shaft has a clunking sound when turning left or right. For the inner, sorry, I haven't had a broken inner drive joints before. Inner drive joints have three bearings and the housing wears out overtime which causes a play and a rough movement of the car.
I guess it's better to check first all of the bolts underneath. Also, make sure that there are no things inside the car that can cause noises. Maybe try checking your engine mounts too.
This does not remove all of the old fluid so new is mixed with old. About 50/50. Some shops have a proper machine where the oil cooler line is disconnected and the machine inserted, engine started, then new fluid is added as old is removed until full exchange.
I did this on my Nissan Titan, drain the pan, refill. Then disconnect oil cooler inlet hose and let engine pump about half of what came out of oil pan and put that amount back. Repeat until fluid is clear.
I agree. I guess you are using an ATF flushing dialysis machine. It works well since it gets all of the old fluid out of the transmission. Effortless and gets the job done perfectly and precise. The only thing to concern with it is that the transmission filter is still the same. It would be better to replace the filter too.
that machine ruin my gearbox..only draine not flush with machine...if the gear are bad after oil change will not work
What was the total KM's of this transmission from new until this video was filmed. That was certainly NOT 70,000 KM's from new.
When I try to run the engine with the air box off so that I can check fluid level the engine will run very rough and seems like it’s about to kill. Did yours do this? I ended up just estimating level with engine off cuz it killed the first time I tried it and the second time I left it on for about ten seconds before shutting it back off. The whole car was shaking from how rough the engine was idling and it did not sound good at all. I thought maybe it was the engine being “shocked” by the extreme increase in air flow so even tried starting it with air box on then very slowly pulled air box hose off of throttle body in hopes that it would allow the engine to slowly adjust to higher air flow and not run rough like it did before but as soon as the air box hose was removed about a third of the way off throttle body it started doing same thing.
What I did is I removed the lower part of the intake box and left the upper part. It is very important to leave the upper part because the ECU needs the signal of the MAF sensor. You can see on the upper intake box, there is a built-in sensor. This is very important because this measures the air flow of the intake system. Once disconnected, the ECU will be confused, leaving the engine idling very rough.
Try to leave the upper part. It may be hard but it's the only way to go. You just have to carefully reach for the dipstick.
Actually, this is normally done on a car lifter. But in our case, we don't have that kind of access not unless you can jack the whole car very high.
Hope it helps. Thanks a lot!
@@DraftProject very helpful. Will do this and check levels again. Thanks so much!