2014 Mazda 6 Skyactiv 2.5L 4 Cyl Transmission Fluid Change and Filter| Lifetime Fluid, not Forever |

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Webster defines Lifetime as : the duration of the existence of a living being (such as a person or an animal) or a thing.
Webster defines Forever as: for a limitless time.
The facts are that transmission fluid breaks down and needs to be changed. Most OEM's mark 100,000 miles as "lifetime" or "if the fluid smells burnt."
Well, I went almost 170,000 miles on the Mazda "Lifetime" Unicorn Fluid. It didn't smell burnt, but it did look dark like motor oil. So lets change it go another 170,000 miles on the FW6A-EL.
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@Mancavedweller1 21 день назад

Great tutorial, thanks a lot. I've always hated that we only mix some good fluid with the old fluid that is still in the transmission and torque converter. I did a full flush on a Ford Territory but it's a lot more complicated. Used the transmission fluid cooler lines to connect a discharge hose. Connected a filler tube to the filler hole and top up. Run the engine and let a fixed volume pump out the discharge hose. Fill with the same amount of good fluid. Repeat until nice bright new fluid is coming out the discharge hose. You now have a completely refilled transmission.

@DariusBuildz 20 дней назад

It would be nice if they had a flush option, but for some reason, Mazda didn’t make that possible with these transmissions. I think they hold about 6qts, so the remaining two sits in the converter unless you do the 3 drain and fills that Mazda recommends to get all the oil trans fluid out.

@Mancavedweller1 3 дня назад

@@DariusBuildz I'll be making an adapter plate so I can a full flush, pumping new fluid into the cooler return port while the old fluid is being pumped out the cooler supply port into a bucket.

@manuelloera5995 9 месяцев назад

Great video, thorough explanations, and good camera work. Gonna drop the pan and do it on mine instead of paying $600 at the dealership. Not trusting the transmission flushes either. Doing God’s work bro. Happy thanksgiving

@DariusBuildz 9 месяцев назад

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃

@AD-xc1qz 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing the process! Will change the fluid in my 2014 Mazda 6 in a month.

@DariusBuildz 8 месяцев назад

Glad it helped! I need to do a drain and refill myself!

@ichigos896 4 месяца назад

Just did the first drain & fill at 150k 2015 Mazda6. Fluid was dark black. Couldn't get the pan off. It was baked on. 2.5 quarts came out. 2 more drain & fills and will be good to go. Thanks for the video.

@DariusBuildz 4 месяца назад

Sounds like a plan! And that’s how Mazda does it! As long as it doesn’t smell burnt you should be good to go!

@groundhabit6408 4 месяца назад

@@DariusBuildzwhat happens if it smells burnt ? What’s the process after that ?

@BryanWaldo 2 месяца назад

@@groundhabit6408 fill it back up and sell the car

@Cloudead88 23 часа назад

This is gonna be my next project at 150k miles :)

@DariusBuildz 11 часов назад

I will say that my transmission felt a lot better on shifts after I changed the fluid

@dogwink Год назад

Great tips, especially the one regarding overtightening the gasket. However, I'm unsure if AC Delco ATF is okay for the Skyactiv transmissions. I don't think the specs, ie, viscosity, lines up. I thought Skyactiv transmissions specified FZ type ATF. They added a blue dye to differentiate from the standard pink stuff. I'm sure it'll be fine in the short run, but might cause premature wear in the long run.

@DariusBuildz Год назад

The Lube Guard brings it up to spec to the FZ type. I’m going on 30k and it’s doing fine. In 15k more I’ll be doing a drain and fill with more of the same combo.

@theteleporters7420 Год назад

Bro you really got the only good 2014 Mazda6 guides on RU-vid! Thanks for the video. Just hit 110k miles, so i think its due for a change. Question - what fluid did you use to clean the transmission pan with? I was going tonuse brake cleaner, but not sure if that was a good idea

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I try my best to make them informative and not overly long, 😂. I cleaned the pan with Awesome and water. Nothing fancy.

@K03sport 11 месяцев назад

either soap and warm water, or a nice degreaser like simple green or purple power...after using a chemical cleaner, rinse the pan w/water and dry. Don't forget to remove the magnet and clean it too....

@davidfernandez3554 Год назад

Saving this for future use. Currently at 60k on my 2016 and no issues so I think I'll leave it for the future. Thanks!

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I had no issues at 167k, but it was just dark. I would just recommend to check the color and smell of the fluid. You want to change it before it causes issues 👍🏾

@supermazda3 2 года назад

Love the channel, I will be linking the mazda guys to your DIY vids

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

I appreciate it!!

@flylippfantom8425 2 года назад

I'm finally going to change the transmission filter and fluid

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

It's not that bad of a job compared to other cars. I have 6k miles on this fluid setup and no issues so far! Use the oem mazda trans fluid if you are weary!

@flylippfantom8425 2 года назад

@@DariusBuildz yeah it was to bad have had worse. I changed filter and fluid for both the engine and transmission. It was dark but not burnt like your car. Ok, so it goes OK and I cleaning up the few tools that I used. And what do I see stuck to a socket. You guessed it. The freaking magnet. It was not a good 😕. Sooo I am going to home depot and get some small super magnets and put them in through the drain hole. I am hoping to be able to push them as far as I can towards where the nipple for the stock magnet maybe able to use an Allen wrench to get inside That's going to have to be good until the next change. Since I have to drain the nice synthetic fluid I got two additional gallons and will do it as Mazda recommends drain 3 times

@leovitali872 Год назад

You used GM transmission fluid that cool know, but only thing that's different is I use Amzoil transmission fluid in my Mazda 6. The is I've told that I change fluid to early I change my transmission fluid every 20.000 miles & my motor oil every 5 that's just me. My 6 65.000 miles it's a 2017 thanks for showing me your way.

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I used the GM Trans fluid since that’s what LubeGuard calls for. 34000 miles later and it’s still going strong! And I change my oil every 7500-10k miles 😊

@K03sport 11 месяцев назад

wow...that's like 40k-45k miles too soon. Are you a glutton for punishment? Transmission fluid does not go "bad" in 20k miles. Wasting money (and time) for peace of mind.

@flylippfantom8425 3 года назад

Hey thanks, I have the 2017 model with about 43,000. I'll have to check out how often it's suggested to change it. Great job. ✌️❤️

@DariusBuildz 3 года назад

Depending on the dealer, they will say never, since Mazda claims "Lifetime" Fluid. Some dealers will say at 60-70k. They do not have the ability to flush the transmission, but their procedure says to basically to a drain and fill 3 times and run the motor for 15 minutes in between each interval to get all the old fluid out. As a general rule, ater 60-70k, no shop will change the trans fluid for liability reasons.

@flylippfantom8425 3 года назад

@@DariusBuildz I can't recall ever seeing a magnet in the pan of any automatic transmission. But, I remember seeing metal flakes before in transmissions. I put a K&N engine air filter which seems to boost performance a bit. I'll wait till 60-70,000 to change the fluid and it won't be the 3x thing. But, thanks again. 👍

@DariusBuildz 3 года назад

@@flylippfantom8425 I've only never seen magnets in aluminum pans. I've always seen magnets in steel pans. and if they didn't have them, I always added them, lol. I think the spec is for 8 qts, so I have roughly 2 qt of old fluid. So in 30k or so, I may do a drain and fill and see how the fluid looks. And you are welcome! Hopefully this video will be of some assistance!

@socialjusticewarrior9601 3 года назад

These do have a pan magnet. Drain and fill every 30k. I have a 2017 GT with 32k, did a drain and fill at 30k, send a sample to be analyzed. Came back perfect, and looked to be good for a total of about 60k miles. But since a drain and fill is 3.5 quarts, and there are around 8.2 quarts in the transmission, doing a fluid change at 30k miles would be best. Should also use OEM Mazda FZ fluid.

@socialjusticewarrior9601 3 года назад

@@DariusBuildz What shops do not change fluids after 60-70k miles? I wouldn't go to those shops.

@nathanshaffer5105 Год назад

Man im undecided on the gasket like that or the putty stuff

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I prefer the rubber gasket (wish it was cork) over the rtv gasket maker bc I don’t have to wait for it to dry.

@tehxii7706 2 месяца назад

Do you think someone could suction from where the dipstick is and put new fluid in? I'd like to avoid taking the pan off. I've done it on another vehicle before with a normal dipstick

@DariusBuildz 2 месяца назад

I would assume so, I just wonder how much you could remove. I wanted to change the filter and clean the magnet so I dropped the pan.

@PelicanIslandLabs 14 дней назад

You don't need to drop the pan if the trans has under 100K miles.

@toddrobinson8230 2 года назад

Good video. Thank you. My only concern is if he initial start until fluid fills the filter? Justlike you run the car after an oil change then re check the fluid. I would have ran the car and engaged the transmission before returning the air box. The inevitable engine lights from the mass air flow can be reset with a Blue Driver OBD reader. Just saying, because I’d want to recheck the fluid level after refilling the air spaces you created by draining.

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

If I had removed all of the fluid, I would have (That is impossible to do with this transmission since there is no way to flush it, not even Mazda can), but since I added the same amount of fluid that I removed, I was not worried about it.

@K03sport 11 месяцев назад

surprised you didn't go higher on the jack stands...at least 2 or 3 more clicks/inches...

@DariusBuildz 11 месяцев назад

I initially had the car on stands to do a strut bearing. Then I found out it was no ETA. Since it was gonna be on stands for a unknown amount of time (that ended up being 2 months) I did some maintenance.

@Og22 Год назад

Thanks I say always use maxlife valvoline for all Mazdas

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I havnt looked to see how that compares to Mazda’s transmission fluid.

@xwonder6887 Год назад

I used Valvoline maxlife ATF without any problem. However I noticed that it's better to do an AT initial relearn though the service manual does not say so. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TxU0y1DqTUc.html

@nateb19 2 месяца назад

@@DariusBuildz the maxlife ATF meets the Mazda FZ spec. Working fine in our Mazda 6

@kevin-ty4nm Месяц назад

Great video...is she still running?...if so how many miles on her?

@DariusBuildz Месяц назад

Yes. 252,000 miles currently

@kevin-ty4nm Месяц назад

@@DariusBuildz wow thats super!!!

@DariusBuildz Месяц назад

still purring like a kitten!

@kevin-ty4nm Месяц назад

@@DariusBuildz she has a great owner taking great care of her..

@aussie807 Год назад

Great video, thanks mate.

@DariusBuildz Год назад

No problem 👍

@blackman2101 2 года назад

Next on my checklist is...

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

Not a terrible job at all. But make sure that you get the kit with the gasket. Way better than having to mess with RTV.

@tehxii7706 5 месяцев назад

You said 170k miles? First transmission fluid drain? I just bought a 2016 with 130k miles. Maybe I don't need to worry about changing this out

@DariusBuildz 5 месяцев назад

Yes. I wasn’t going to drain it, but it started to shift really sluggishly and I didn’t like it. After the fluid change it was much better. I’m at 243,000 miles and I’m About to do a drain and fill soon.

@tehxii7706 5 месяцев назад

@@DariusBuildz Are you going to record the results of the old fluid? 👍 Curious to see how it turns out

@tehxii7706 5 месяцев назад

@@DariusBuildz How many drain fills are you doing, just one or 2-3 times? Not sure how much actually comes out when you drain it

@DariusBuildz 5 месяцев назад

Just one. I drain, measure, and refill with the same amount. Mazda’s internal procedures is to do 3 drain and fills to get majority of the old fluid out.

@tehxii7706 2 месяца назад

Do you think someone could suction fluid from the dipstick location and add new fluid?

@adnanap7593 11 месяцев назад

@darius buildz. My 2012 Mazda 6 is @200,000kms . Have never done a oil or filter change . Now I am feeling rough shifting sometimes and sometimes quite normal . I got P0841 error code as well . An oil and filter change at this point would help? Any suggestions thanks

@DariusBuildz 11 месяцев назад

That code says it’s a fluid pressure switch issue, so I would check the transmission fluid and see if it’s enough in it. If the correct amount of fluid is present, it should like you are going to need to have that sensor replaced.

@adnanap7593 11 месяцев назад

@@DariusBuildz i will consider changing the sensor. but i have never changed the fluid in 200,000 kms . the fluid is very dirty so if i change the fluid now would it damage my tranny further.

@BoogieDownProduction 2 года назад

I would recommend OEM fluid instead next time.

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

Thank for you your consideration

@thetechlibrarian Год назад

I agree. Watch Weber autos video about transmission fluid there is way to many variables to use anything but oem fluid

@jayminasi6073 Год назад

my fluid costs 60 bucks a gallon i recall and it was blue. yours is red. hope you used the right stuff.

@DariusBuildz Год назад

50,000 miles later it’s fine. The LubeGuard brings that trans fluid up to Mazda spec.

@Goodboynyc 3 года назад

How is the CV axle on both sides riding? I'm needing to replace both (I think) on my 2015 sorry only 80k miles. Wobbling hard between 55-65mph right now.

@DariusBuildz 3 года назад

The passenger side the inner boot was completely gone and I changed the passenger side a few months ago. I changed the passenger side when I did the trans fluid

@rubenz8853 Год назад

I replaced my fluid for a 2014 mazda 6 with valvoline max life synthetic. Would adding lubegard work with it? I want to drain and fill a second time. Transmission was acting up pretty bad. Much better after filter and fluid change but still a little bit at take off from a stop.

@DariusBuildz Год назад

LubeGuard recommends using Dexron VI or Lifeguard6 as the base fluid for trans that uses the Mazda ATF FZ. So I can’t recommend using any other base fluid with the LubeGuard

@xwonder6887 Год назад

My CX5 has 200,000km, I did the first drain and fill using Valvoline maxlife ATF a few weeks ago and the third one today. I felt the engine idle more quiet and gear shift smoother. Each change would make the transmission getting better.

@xwonder6887 Год назад

You can add lubegard red or platinum but platinum much better

@Dulce7pbpl 2 года назад

Hey I have a 2014 Mazda 6 sport skyactiv with 146K miles. The transmission fluid has never been change. Is it too late to change it?

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

I did mine at 167k. If I was you, i would check the fluid and see how it smells. If it smells burnt, I would change it with caution. If it was like mine, where it was dark, but not burnt smelling, and it's shifting fine, I would go ahead and change it and do the trans filter as well.

@rubenz8853 Год назад

Darius I even seen a person use Lucas trans . Wanted your thoughts on it or using lube gard with the synthetic valvoline. Thanks

@DariusBuildz Год назад

Valvoline is not on their list of base fluids to use for the mazda 6 that uses the Mazda ATF FZ trans fluid. So I cannot recommend that.

@xwonder6887 Год назад

I used Valvoline with lubegard red without issue

@homargarcia5779 4 месяца назад

@@xwonder6887 how is it holding up ? im about to use valvoline with the lubeguard

@xwonder6887 4 месяца назад

@@homargarcia5779 At last, I changed to Penrite LV trans fluid only as Valvoline with lubegard was not so good after weeks

@xwonder6887 Месяц назад

@@homargarcia5779Adding Lubegard platinium rather than red would make the tranny more responsive and smooth.

@jandocabrera477 2 года назад

What autoparts sell the filter and gasket ? I have a mazda 3 2.0. 2015

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

Local stores? I’m not sure. None in my area had them in stock with a gasket, so I ordered off Amazon.

@K03sport 11 месяцев назад

or rockauto

@alexrom8311 Год назад

Does it work for sky active G 2021?

@DariusBuildz Год назад

Im not 100% sure, but i'm pretty sure the only transmissions that are a little different are the Turbo models and they probably follow the same guidelines as outlined in my video.

@socialjusticewarrior9601 3 года назад

Should have used the Mazda FZ fluid... it can be bought at a dealer for $15/quart. Dexron will definitely kill it now...

@DariusBuildz 3 года назад

Do some research on the LubeGuard. I can also tell that you did not watch the video.

@bobbycpopo320 2 года назад

Howdy. I watched a couple times and I’m searching the web for all the parts I’m gonna need. My tranny is slipping/ hesitating when going from R-D and even when pulling off from a stoplight.. 🥲 did you make a follow up or have you had any problems since doing the change?? Thankx. My 6 has 84k on it.

@socialjusticewarrior9601 2 года назад

@@DariusBuildz OEM fluid has different additives. Good luck with sub par fluid.

@socialjusticewarrior9601 2 года назад

@@bobbycpopo320 When was the last time you changed your fluid?

@DariusBuildz 2 года назад

@@socialjusticewarrior9601 I have almost 30k miles on it and the transmission feels good as new so I am enjoying my “sub par” fluid at 191,000 miles.

@ignatiusDOWN Год назад

So what’s the total amount of fluid you added?

@DariusBuildz Год назад

I just added what I removed. It has supposedly another 3 quarts or so in the converter.

@K03sport 11 месяцев назад

most ppl who drop the pan (and filter) are in the 5qt or 140-145oz range. buying 5-6 qt is safe if you dropping the pan. But before you add new fluid in, measure all of the old fluid removed. Try not to spill any for the best measurement.