Many txs for the vid. Should be noted that on manual trans cars the clutch hydraulics are operated by brake fluid, so bleed your brakes once in awhile. Note that I am not saying to put brake fluid In your transmission, rather to replace your brake fluid that operates the clutch as well.
Thanks a bunch for this video! There is a real lack of videos on Mazda's with a manual transmission. I have a 2010 Mazda 6, (6 speed M) and assume mine will be similar. I will drive mine up onto four short 2 X 8 boards so that I can have better access and still keep the car level (otherwise, my big head won't fit under the front bumper!).
Hey man, I know this is an old post... I have the exact same car as you 'well mines a 10' 6MT GT HB, not sure if the same, but surely the same transmission... yes, my car is low to the ground, I already have the redline fluid, just waiting for a warm day to do it.. we're you able to easily get under there and change yours out? My shifts are becoming pretty notchy from 1st to 2nd, want to get this done asap.
I did it successfully. Splash guard bolt/nut clip design was horrible. Took for a while to figure out why those bolts weren't coming out. Time for test drive !
@@aegisfate117 feel bit smoother shifting with new fluids and car doesn't seem to jerk as much between the shift . Not a huge difference but peace of mind that I don't have to change transmission oil for a while.
Thanks for the helpful video. The bolts on mine didn't break, but they did tear the brackets off and the plastic with them. Do you have the part numbers for the drain and fill plugs and washers? Hard to find a good parts diagram online. It looks like the plug is 99511-1800, and the washer is 99564-1800 but I'm not 100% sure.
Looks strange to me. Maybe I am confused. 1). How do I know the size of the white plug the goes into the fill whole and attached to the place pipe? 2). Why does the transmission fluid fill when the fill hole is facing to towards the ground? Seems like the fluid would not go in?
No dipstick for manual transmissions. The video shows how to set it to the correct level. Assuming that the system is sealed right, you should not have to worry about the level until the next transmission oil change.
Remember to keep an eye on your brake/gear oil level. You can find it at the mid right upper area of the engine bay. You have transaxle transmission fluid which is what this video is about, and you have brake fluid which is also the gear fluid, you can see the level of this oil by popping the hood. In the maintenance section of your vehicle user manual, transaxle fluid must be replaced and has no indication for inspection since it cannot be. But there is an inspection indication on the gear/brake oil.
@@e.g.5806 There is more to it then that my friend, you also need to replace the filter and that involves removing the transmission pan, manuals don't have a filter ;) so no, manual is definitely easier to do!
You can’t, only way to check is by draining. You have to track your mileage when it come to tranny fluid in standards. If you just bought the car and are uncertain what the fluid is like, you should drain and replace it to be safe.
Do you know if the bolt that is used for the refill hole is the same as the bolt for the drain plug? You show they are both 23mm. But are they the same bolt? My sons transmission is leaking and I have to add more transmission fluid. But the previous owner tore the crap out of the bolt where you fill the transmission fluid. I'm going to have to chisel out that bolt but can't seem to find a replacement. Any help would definitely be greatly appreciated.
No kidding. Even when I did the very first oil change on our 3 they were suspect. I replaced all of them with stainless steel bolts and haven't had any more problems in eight years.
I don't think there is one for the manual transmission. The automatic transmission has one, but you would have to remove the oil pan to access the filter.
You can find this info in the Maintenance section of your vehicles manual. If you don't have a manual Google your car name and you can find a PDF of it.
Thank you 6 years later and its still a great simple video
BEST TIP: Drive and heat fluid prior to draining to suspend and REMOVE all the dirt particles. Thanks!
Many txs for the vid. Should be noted that on manual trans cars the clutch hydraulics are operated by brake fluid, so bleed your brakes once in awhile. Note that I am not saying to put brake fluid In your transmission, rather to replace your brake fluid that operates the clutch as well.
Great video. Straight to the point. Makes me glad I installed a 2 post lift lol.
Very easy explanation, with detailed thank you.
I'm glad Mazda keeps it simple thanks for the video
😃 Thorugh & easy to follow tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to post. Very mych appreciated.
Thanks a bunch for this video! There is a real lack of videos on Mazda's with a manual transmission. I have a 2010 Mazda 6, (6 speed M) and assume mine will be similar. I will drive mine up onto four short 2 X 8 boards so that I can have better access and still keep the car level (otherwise, my big head won't fit under the front bumper!).
Hey man, I know this is an old post... I have the exact same car as you 'well mines a 10' 6MT GT HB, not sure if the same, but surely the same transmission... yes, my car is low to the ground, I already have the redline fluid, just waiting for a warm day to do it.. we're you able to easily get under there and change yours out? My shifts are becoming pretty notchy from 1st to 2nd, want to get this done asap.
@@Jay-qb5vg I’m getting ready to do this on my 2011 mazda 3 s 6 speed. Anything you encounter?
@@bradydobson5970 Nope! running great still to this day!
Thanks. Wasn't sure I could do this myself. Looks easy enough!
+Pink Penguin 👍Yeah, it really isn't that hard to do.
good luck with it!
I'm going to try it tonight. Thanks for the video
I did it successfully. Splash guard bolt/nut clip design was horrible. Took for a while to figure out why those bolts weren't coming out. Time for test drive !
@@mattak77 how is your car? I'm going to use this kind XT-M5-QS
@@aegisfate117 feel bit smoother shifting with new fluids and car doesn't seem to jerk as much between the shift . Not a huge difference but peace of mind that I don't have to change transmission oil for a while.
wow... is that it? that's so easy :P thanks for the upload man :)
Changing out my cv axle and shaft soon. Thank you !
Great video 👍all my bolts broke off the mud guard as well lol
Hi and thanks for this great content keep going ! 👌
I love my mazda
thank you good sir
Great video, thanks!
+mygiguser Thank you for your feedback! 🙂
Thank you
Thanks mate
GREAT VIDEO, THANKY YOU SO MUCH
Ty bro
Thank you for the video, do you have the dimensions of your hose barb? or maybe even a link to the same product?
Idk if i should change my gearbox oil? My mazda 3 2008 1.6 petrol gearbox is getting hard to change gears. Could this be the time to change the oil?
Great video. Can you confirm how many litres is removed during drain. I want to make sure I purchase enough MT90 prior to change...thx
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Hi fellas, nice video.
Could you please give a part number for the bolts/plugs for the gearbox so I don't end up having wrong once?
Thanks
The bolts are 23mm, the crush washers are something like M16 or M18 size.
Thank you for this video, could you tell us what is size of gasket in 1:49?
did you figure it out? Just wondering because i am about to do this to my car
@@sac3152 sorry, but I changed it about 3 years ago and didn't write a gasket size. I believe it will be M14 copper gasket, but I'm not 100% sure.
Does anyone know if it's similar on a 2012 SkyActiv 2.0 (6MT) ?
Thanks for the helpful video. The bolts on mine didn't break, but they did tear the brackets off and the plastic with them.
Do you have the part numbers for the drain and fill plugs and washers? Hard to find a good parts diagram online. It looks like the plug is 99511-1800, and the washer is 99564-1800 but I'm not 100% sure.
How many liters?
Looks strange to me. Maybe I am confused. 1). How do I know the size of the white plug the goes into the fill whole and attached to the place pipe? 2). Why does the transmission fluid fill when the fill hole is facing to towards the ground? Seems like the fluid would not go in?
No, the fill plug is vertical and higher up the trany. The drain plug is lower on the bottom of the trany and faces the ground.
What washer do i use for the crush washer for the bolts?
What's the diameter of that hose you are using?
+SLO-MO-YO it's 1/2 inch inner, 5/8 outer diameter.
MegaSafetyFirst Ok, thx👍
MegaSafetyFirst thx for response!
+SLO-MO-YO Any time. I'm glad to help :-)
Roughly how often should I change the manual transmission fluid for a 2007 Mazda 3? I could not find the information in the owner's manual
Id every say 30-60k depending on how you drive
So I understand that the manual transmission doesnt have a dipstick? I looked for this and couldnt find it
That is correct. Only the automatic transmission has a dipstick
@@MegaSafetyFirst Thanks
Will this work for an 07 Mazda3 2.3L?
If it's manual transmission, yes.
Stupid question: how to i check the transmission fluid level on my manual 07 mazda 3
Cant find the dipstick
No dipstick for manual transmissions.
The video shows how to set it to the correct level. Assuming that the system is sealed right, you should not have to worry about the level until the next transmission oil change.
Jake Smith lol
Remember to keep an eye on your brake/gear oil level. You can find it at the mid right upper area of the engine bay. You have transaxle transmission fluid which is what this video is about, and you have brake fluid which is also the gear fluid, you can see the level of this oil by popping the hood.
In the maintenance section of your vehicle user manual, transaxle fluid must be replaced and has no indication for inspection since it cannot be. But there is an inspection indication on the gear/brake oil.
@@IcedFire79 check my reply
will this work on a 2014 mazda 3 isv auto-trans?
Sorry, no. This is for manual transmissions only.
easier with auto trans. drain bolt is at the case at the bottom.
fill from dipstick. super easy.
@@e.g.5806 There is more to it then that my friend, you also need to replace the filter and that involves removing the transmission pan, manuals don't have a filter ;) so no, manual is definitely easier to do!
It's the same process on a mazda 2004?
2004 and 2006 were both based on the same generation, so it should be the same. In the video it is the 2.3l engine
So the transmission fluid doesn’t have a dipstick? How would you check it?
You can’t, only way to check is by draining. You have to track your mileage when it come to tranny fluid in standards. If you just bought the car and are uncertain what the fluid is like, you should drain and replace it to be safe.
fox110110 Oh okay! Thank you!
After filling the new trans fluid how do you remove the hose without fluid leaking out?
what leaks out is excess,its fine.
Do you know if the bolt that is used for the refill hole is the same as the bolt for the drain plug? You show they are both 23mm. But are they the same bolt? My sons transmission is leaking and I have to add more transmission fluid. But the previous owner tore the crap out of the bolt where you fill the transmission fluid. I'm going to have to chisel out that bolt but can't seem to find a replacement. Any help would definitely be greatly appreciated.
Hi, sorry I do not remember if the two bolts were the same. They look very similar in the video but I am not certain.
yes, they are the same.
Those bolts always break
No kidding. Even when I did the very first oil change on our 3 they were suspect. I replaced all of them with stainless steel bolts and haven't had any more problems in eight years.
there is no transmission oil filter?
I don't think there is one for the manual transmission.
The automatic transmission has one, but you would have to remove the oil pan to access the filter.
Manual transmissions dint have filters
Is this the same procedure for an 2008 Mazda 3 Manuel transmission?
is transmision fluid changed every 50k miles??
You can find this info in the Maintenance section of your vehicles manual. If you don't have a manual Google your car name and you can find a PDF of it.