Checking and changing the oil in a Mazda 3 manual transmission
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Remove the oil level plug and washer.
The oil level should be near the edge of the hole.
If the oil level is below the edge of the hole, add the same type of oil through the oil level hole.
Oil grade: API Service GL-4 or GL-5.
Oil viscosity: multigrade: SAE 75W-90; above 10 °C: SAE 80W-90.
Install a new washer and oil level plug. Tightening torque: 40–58 Nm.
Oil change
Remove the drain plug with washer.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Install a new washer and drain plug. Tightening torque 40–58 Nm.
Remove the oil level plug and add the same type of oil up to the edge of the hole.
Fill volume (approximate amount): 2.87 l.
Install a new washer and oil level plug.