It is necessary to check the oil level in the gearbox after 15,000 km of the car's run, and after 75,000 km of run it is necessary to change the oil

Manual transmission should be filled with API GL4/GL5, SAE 75W-90 quality oil

If the car is operated at temperatures below -10º C, it is recommended to use API GL4 / GL5, SAE 80W-90 quality oil

To change the oil, you will need a key for 23, a syringe for filling, a container for draining oil

We prepare the car and install it on a lift or an inspection ditch

Changing and topping up oil in a manual transmission Mazda 6

We unscrew the plug of the control hole located on the gearbox housing in front in the direction of the car

Changing and topping up oil in a manual gearbox Mazda 6

Checking the oil level in the gearbox

Changing and topping up oil in a manual transmission Mazda 6

The oil level should be at or slightly below the edge of the hole

Changing and topping up oil in a manual gearbox Mazda 6

If the oil level is very low (cannot be controlled), fill the oil with a syringe into the hole to the lower edge of the control hole

We twist the plug of the control hole and remove the drips

Changing and topping up oil in a manual gearbox Mazda 6

Changing and topping up oil in a manual gearbox Mazda 6

To change the oil in the gearbox, unscrew the drain plug and drain the oil into a prepared container

Changing and topping up oil in a manual gearbox Mazda 6

The cork is sealed with an aluminum washer. If the washer is heavily crimped, replace it

Screw the cork

Pour oil into the gearbox