Automatic Transmission Fluid (Atf) Replacement - Mazda RX-8 Manual

8. While the engine is idling, verify that the ATF level is in the HOT ( 65 ° ° ° ° C {149 ° ° ° ° F} ) range. Add the
specified type of ATF if necessary. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT .)
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

WARNING:
A hot transmission and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool
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before replacing ATF.
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Loosen the oil pan mounting bolts.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Remove the oil pan and gasket.
5. Eliminate the sealant dust from the bolt hole.
6. Install the oil pan and a new gasket with new bolts.
Tightening torque
7.09.0 N·m {7291 kgf·cm, 6378 in·lbf}
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7. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler tube until ATF level reaches lower notch of dipstick.
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
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Capacity (approx. quantity)
8.7 L {9.2 US qt, 7.7 lmp qt}
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8. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT ( 65 ° ° ° ° C {149 ° ° ° ° F} ) range.
Add ATF to the specified level if necessary.
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