How to change transmission fluid and filter on Mazda 3 2011 2.0l 

I appreciate this video- the only thing is it would be very helpful if you addressed probably the hardest parts. namely different ways of getting the pan off the transmission with an OEM synthetic sealant, and actually reaching the transmission dipstick. For my 2012 Mazda 3 i, I need to take out the intake to access the dipstick, and I needed to really get into the gasket with a pry bar into the corner and rubber mallet to finally lose the pan. I hope that helps anyone else with the same problem. If you have the materials, You can manage to pour the ATF via a long tube attached to a funnel! I did this later and it was so much more convenient than taking the entire air-intake out. if you do this you'll need to access the dipstick from underneath the car, unfortunately. Great video, though! Thank you! Edit* My pan ended up leaking ATF since I only used the pre-cut rubber gasket that came with the replacement filter since the Autozone worker said it was enough. DO NOT ONLY USE THE CUTOUT. Follow the video instructions and apply gasket maker either on both sides of the cut-out or directly on the pan w/o the rubber cut-out (like I ended up doing). Just thought I'd try to come back here and help anyone out like I would have wanted!

Watching this because I just did an oil change but lost my transmission. Yes, I drained the AT fluid not the oil - then dumped an extra 4.5 quarts of oil into the engine. What a tool.

RTV silicone should go on the OUTER side of the holes. When it gets compressed during installation, you do NOT want it oozing into the transmission where it can flake off and clog passages. You really only need a thin film to hold the gasket in place...don't overdo it.

Dude this was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this car good work

This video was a huge help. I just picked up my transmission oil pan the gasket and filter! Planed on having a transmission shop do the work. But I may just do it myself. I’ve been doing odd jobs lately myself. Oil, brakes. Control arms tie rod ends. Starters aultenators my car is exact same as yours aswell 🤣👌 exact!!!! Thankx for the video

Thank you for the video! Best one out there - you describe everything in full and when you need to show what needs to be done all details are there. Have a nice day!

Thanks for the video. I'm not gonna do it myself but I appreciate the knowledge.

I love it! I feel better now at least 3 of you guys on here had similar colored fluids and similar magnet grime! If you guys are not aware Mazda M V (5) transmission fluid is colored more like motor oil then traditional automatic trans fluids in PINK? I ONLY use the silicone on the metal steel stamped pan for future services! I learned that 24 years ago. The gasket is tough enough to use over again 4 times within 12 months that is if you are to change fluid and filter 4 times a year like me?

Went from okay i can do it To “maybe the $140 labor my shop wants to charge isn’t so bad” 😂😂😂

Great 👍🏽 video brother, you are going to save me money 💰 to just do this myself

Its Nov 2020 now - I just want to add some tips. 1) you can drain up to 5 quarts if you disconnect any one of the 2 ATF lines just in front of the transmission and use a small hand vacuum pump to suck the old ATF out. The ATF lines are in a small cylindrical looking heat exchanger. Be careful because it is also connected to 2 bigger hoses (for coolant). Make sure you remove the smaller hoses (not the big one). 2) Use Idemitsu brand ATF M5 oil. My car is 2012 Mazda 3 (GT 2.5)

Please, please when making car DIY videos include the year, trim level, etc. A 2007 Mazda 3 could differ a lot from a 2017 Mazda 3 in terms of fluid, procedure, etc.

You don’t need silicone just permeated gasket sealer on the gasket to the pan to hold the gasket in place and that’s it And tighten the screws very lightly without crashing the gasket

good point including the stationary jack and not just relying on the ramps!

Silicone not needed gasket works just fine., 96 inch pounds torque.

Thanks for the video but I’ll go with the idemitsu type m just to be on the safe side

Really nice job. Good explanation without a lot of excess info. I am spending the extra money on the Mazda spec fluid. Personal experience with Honda and Mazda = they are picky about their automatic transmission and their power steering fluids. You can save some money on engine oils (provided they are the correct viscosity), but if you try to substitute ATF or power steering fluid they start acting up. Lessons learned, and now I jus suck it up and buy the OEM for those systems.

Hey bro great video where is the fill hole located for new fluid?

Great video, i viewed the dipstick and it looked nice and red .. but when i did a flush the fluid colour was actually pretty black .... glad I did one with your video.

Thank you for this! Looking into buying a used Mazda 3 as my first car.

I've never been a "car guy", but now that I'm looking for a new vehicle I've just fallen in love with the Mazda 3's. I was afraid that being 6'5" would make the car undriveable for me (comfortably), but I actually fit great after lowering the seat... feels a lot like my 02 Cavalier. I've looked at several models and test drove a 2012. Only thing that concerned me was it seemed to delay shifting from 1st to 2nd (auto transmission). Could be something simple (like old oil), or something more complicated. The car should still have quite a bit of life left in it (100k miles on it now) and I'm hoping the transmission can be squared away so I can bring it home, lol. Thanks for the upload... I'd be 100% confident performing this maintenance on my vehicle in the future.

I think the video was really good, I'm watching cause my wife's Mazda needs the transmission fluid changed. As far as the fluid everyone has an opinion on what fluid to use and well that's just personal preference, but for me I always try and use whatever the manufacturer used. Great video and now I have the know how of changing the fluid on my wife's Mazda.

This was really good! Thank you for the video! Got mine at advance auto parts for $50 you have to order it in store. With filter was $85. Can’t find any other type of automatic transmission fluid other than Valvoline though :( idk if I can trust Castrol.

simple and easy to understand explanation..good job

You don’t need RTV if you’re already using a rubber or cork gasket

I have a 2013 Mazda 3 with almost 180K miles on it and I know the trans fluid has never been changed, it is dark but doesn't smell burnt and doesn't leak and still shifts good, probably need to get this done asap.

I know it's been awhile but do you remember how much fluid was left in the pan after draining? Just wondering how much of a mess to expect to clean up after removing the pan. :) Looks like you didn't have a bunch. Thanks for the video.

What a great video you did here. Thank you so much. I just wanted to ask you.. have you ever felt the transmission kind of jerk a little when you are coming to a stop, as it goes down the gears? This happens to my 2011 Mazda 3. I had the transmission fully flushed at a shop at 46K (now 68k) and I can't remember if it did that before. They changed the filter as well all both filter and oil Mazda parts.

It says 8.2 ltr or quarts, do we need that much oil?

You are supposed to use ATF M5 on 2009-2013 mazda3, if anyone is reading make sure it says m5 on the bottle it isn't mecron or any mecron variant. I think only mazda sells m5 so just buy the original fluid or you will damage your transmission or best case it won't work as good as it could have. Also universal stuff shouldn't in theory damage your transmission either like the one in the video.

Good video im going to tackle my 2010 mdl. Thankyou

Hi. Did it actually drained out 3.5 quarts of fluid? At Mazda dealership I was told that only about 1quart will drain out.

where did you get the ramps?... could you leave the link

There is a difference between a flush and a change. This is a change, a flush would involve moving fresh fluid through the system with a machine. You're conflating the two interchangeably in your video but they mean two different things. Anyway, thanks for showing us how, this was very helpful.

Can I drain out 2.5quarts like you did, refill is, run it through some gears while the front is on jack stands, drain it again and then refill it to pretty much flush it?

I thought the Mazda 3 transmission takes atf-mv type 5 fluid? The fluid you used is mercon LV, which is a totally different fluid than what the manual calls for. I realize that Google and even Auto zone or O'Reilly's will tell you that Mercon LV can be used, but if you look at the differences I think that it would be safer to use atf mv type 5 or a universal fluid that can safely be used as a substitute.

Does anyone know the torque specifications for the all the 10mm bolts that go around the transmission oil pan and also the drain plug?

Where did you get a gasket? I called mazda they said there is no gasket for 2013 mazda 3

I did a bg transmission service at 50k and drain and fills every 15k. I'm at 100k now. My question is what media is in the filter? The foam or a screen? Thanks

well done. What mileage was it at time of changing? Did you have any miscallanious had, what forced you to a change of Fluid?

Mazda recommend not changing the transmission fluid. So what is your advice?

Good job at least u changed the filter too! Lol

Do you need to put the RTV silicone, or can you do without it?

Have you had any trouble in using the valvoline max life fluid... cause it calls for a Mazda type fz fluid that is blue in color

Did you have any problems after?. Do you have to make any adjustment with any diagnostic tool?

Nice video, info was very helpful

Hi. I just love your videos and they are very explicit. I have a Mazda Axela 2011. I think they call it the JDM model. It has a 7 speed auto transmission gearbox. It is a 1.5L. I am not sure whether it is CVT or ATF transmission fluid. The car does not have dipstick as well. I have never changed the fluid so far as I am not sure which transmission fluid to use. Can you please help. Thanks a lot

Is this the CVT transmission?. What's the VIN on the vehicle and do you have the part number for the filter?

Fyi mazda manual specifically says to only use Mazda transmission Fluid. I have a mazda 6 and it requires M5 (Mazda 5 )fluid which is not the same viscosity as MV (merchon V). I buy my Trans fluid from mazda parts department.

Great video. Thanks for doing this

Hello ! I have a 2007 Mazda 3 GX Sedan, I just want to do the fluid change. Not sure if you know, but would you suggest I just drain the fluid, put back the plug, and refill with the right amount ? Thanks.

hi, thanks for this video. how many liters of fluid should be put in?

And have you tried useing Lucas trans oil as additive

Multi fluid or dex/ mer mercon LV ?

Great job, thanks heaps!

Very helpful, but when you show info tag, you may want to keep camera on tag for about 5 or 10 seconds. Very good video, though, thank you kind sir!

YOU LEFT THE MAJORITY OF THE NASTY FLUID IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER !!!

Does a manual transmission need this?

Thanks for your time and video

Hi mate I check the manual for Mazda 3 2011 and said that transmission oil capacity is 7.8 liter for full drain. However in this video only 3 liters used. Can you please clarify thanks

Hi! Would it be possible to share where can you get the Transmission Fluid Filter and Transmission Fluid for this Mazda? (Not sure if it's the 2013 Skyactive version of if it's different)

Maxlife work good, BUT the COF is not correct. I used maxlife for about 50k. It worked nice, But it didn't have the exact firmness of shifting and usually as I was coming to a stop light and the light would change just b4 I stopped, there was this slight hesitation as it would shift down. I would find myself hesitating a second b4 I hit the gas, always hoping the person behind me didn't hit me. I purchase IDEMITSU Type M (made specifically for my mazda 5 (m5, mv and m3 trans). Now mazda shifts PERFECTLY, it now has solid shifts and always downs shift Correctly when I have to slow down for stop lights or anything. MAXLIFE is probably ok and I use to swear by it, but the more research I did, I learned the the mazda trans needs the exact formulated fluid. The friction modifiers in the Maxlife IS NOT completely correct. It will work and may or may not harm the trans, but I know from experience that the trans works better and just feels more solid with the IDEMITSU Type M, which is the manufacture for Asian auto companies. I argued a long time with a guy over this and He turned out to be correct. Do yourself a favor and get the Correct Fluid. You will be happy! IDEMITSU TYPE M is the best or one of the best. I first serviced my trans @53k, dropped pan (very dirty inside), installed new strainer, then did several drain n refills within the next week or two. Did more drain n refills about 25-30k later, just did it again a few weeks ago to flush out the Maxlife ATF and She is PERFECTO Now! With the maxlife the shifts were almost very smooth n almost seemless , but that was b/c the Friction modifiers are NOT exactly as Mazda intended. She just plan works better with the IDEMITSU Type M factory fluid. End of story n no more Maxlife or any other brand for that matter..

My 2014 Mazda3 is almost at 90k miles, is it too late to change the trans fluid???

How many mile did you have on it when you did it?

Debiste de darle un "FLUX" COMPLETO (100%) por la manga derecha del *enfriador del aceite que lo tenias al lado y le sacabas TODO el ACEITE que se queda en el *convertidor y en el *cuerpo de valvulas. (*50 % del aceite). Se debe de cambiar el aceite de 25,000 a 35,000 millas (aprox). Un saludo desde Puerto Rico.

Is it the same with 09 mazda 5? Mine has no gasket on it.

I have a question: After how many miles you of drive you need to replace the filter?

Thanks! Good video.

Hey do I need to replace the filter or can I just drain and replace the fluid ?

Would it be the same steps for a newer mazda? I have a 2014 mazda 3 automatic.

If wash the filter will it works?

Great video, thanks dude

Nice clear video, thank you bro

Did you use an OEM filter or...?

How many miles did you have on your car?

Good information. Thanks

Good Vid how many miles on your car when you changed it ?

how much transmission oil for Mazda 2 cars in 2010? thanks..

Hi do I need to disconnect car battery before change transmission fluid? Thanks!

Do you really need an rtv when there’s a gasket included in the kit?

How it work that oil ????

Could you show a pic on where did you add the fluid?

Can you make video to replace coolant to engine hose

You don’t use rtv and the gasket It’s either/or my friend

Yo Tario! I have a similar kit to yours, I got it off of ebay but I'm hesitant to do the job until I buy a new gasket. I've never had good results using ebay gaskets, they seem to leak a few months down the road. It's happened with my valve cover gasket in the past. How's your AT gasket holding up?

How is your car doing now?

what year is this car?

Easy peacy!

You should do the trans. oil change just when it's hot, because it will be more fluid.

Is it a 2.0 liter ?

I was told that 2007 Mazda 3 2.3l have a lifetime transmission filter by a Mazda dealership in my city. Can someone confirm this? Cause this sounds fishy. I was looking to get the filter changed

Thanks

I've always used the m5 fluid

Why does the fluid look so black? I changed mine at about 50k miles and it was dark like in this video.

Good video except way overdone on the silicone. You only need a tiny bit to hold the gasket in place on the pan side only (grease would work too) You did not state the pan bolt torque specs (very important) I found for a Toyota yaris the torque is 6 ft lb. I think this would be the same since they are both aluminum body.

My pan was stuck just like yours and I'm afraid to whack it haha

Did I miss something? Or you forgot to shift through the gears.

This is a great video but you should really work on your editing and try to talk less, there's so much of the video that you have to skip. But other then that great work.

You don't need RTV when there is a rubber gasket

That stand is doing nothing 😂😂 if it rolls off the ramp that one jack stand isn’t going to save you