How big is the transmission fluid capacity on a Miata?
The capacity is 7.61L (8.04 US quarts). I don’t see a listing for the automatic transmission fluid in the maintenance schedule, though. I found that by searching the PDF owner’s manual for automatic transmission. I 3D printed new vents that look like my new rims!
How often do you change diff fluid in a Mazda Miata?
That’s what Mazda told me to use anyway. Because of the nature of the differential you’ll need to swap the fluid every race weekend at least. Tilt the car to drain everything. Like trimless said, if the washers are holding, no need to change them. As above; heavy viscosity fluids won’t require a new washer unless the washer is truly trashed.
Do you need to change auto transmission fluid?
I was under the impression that you never ever should change auto transmission fluid. Yea, as far as I know it never needs changing unless something wrong with it. Really huh I didn’t know this, I guess that explains why it said capacity 7.6 quarts vs the manual 0.9.
What kind of diff does a Miata use?
As per John at 5X’s recommendation, I use Redline 75W90 in the factory viscous diff, and MTL in the gearbox (just 2 quarts; car doesn’t miss the 0.1 quart, as it comes right up to the sight hole). The car gets driven to and from the track (250 mile round trip) with no issues. “America is all about speed.
When to change transmission fluid on Mazda Miata?
This is my 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is important to change your transmission fluid after you purchase the car. Along with transmission fluid you should change out all of the other fluids as well. This gives you a fresh start on all of your fluids so you know where your maintenance stands.
What is the fill plug on a Miata?
The fill plug is a tapered pipe thread and has been known to seize in it’s threads. If you drain first and can’t get the fill plug out, you are stuck without oil in the transmission. A bad place to be. The fill plug is a square headed plug.
How much fluid can you put in a Miata?
Fluid capacity is 2.1 quarts. Weights recommended are 75W-90 for all season and 80W-90 for higher temperatures. I don’t think you’ll have a choice on this for the Ford MTF.
What is the part number for the water pump on a Mazda Miata?
Mazda part number for the water pump gasket is B6BF-15-116. The water pump inlet is B366-15-165. These are far superior to paper gaskets. I can’t recommend them enough. Engine oils suggested in the miata.net community are all over the map. The Miata community generally recommends any high quality synthetic oil.