What kind of transmission fluid does a 2006 Mazda6 take?
Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission
Mazda 6 3.0L Automatic Transmission 2006, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.
Are there any problems with the Mazda6 automatic transmission?
Mazda MAZDA6 owners have reported 26 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA6.
When to change transmission fluid in Mazda 6?
Black, dirty and burnt fluid indicates the fluid needs to be changed. According to Samarins, you should change the fluid between 30,000 and 50,000 miles. Mazda recommends using M-V fluid in 2.3L automatics, T-IV in 3.0L automatics, and GL-4 or GL-5 in manuals.
What to do if your Mazda 6 wont start?
To test your Mazda 6 for this issue, shift the car into park and start the engine. Keep your foot on the brake then shift into reverse. If the transmission engages immediately, it works fine. If it does not, you have a sign that the transmission is faulty or, at the very least, in need of some attention. No jolting or jerking should occur.
What kind of transmission does a Mazda 3 have?
Today we see many Mazda vehicles, including Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda 5, CX-5, CX-9, CX-3, Miata, CX-30, and the Mazda SkyActiv 6-speed automatic transmission, that goes over 100,000 or even 150,000 with no transmission issues. In this article, we covered problems that affect several Mazda transmissions.
Mazda MAZDA6 owners have reported 26 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda MAZDA6 based on all problems reported for the MAZDA6.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Mazda use?
Mazda recommends Mazda ATF MV transmission fluid (also referred to as M5 ATF or Mazda V). Mazda MV ATF is not the same as Mercon V or Dexron automatic transmission fluid, a common misconception. Don’t use Mercon or Dexron transmission fluid on a Mazda, or you will start experiencing shifting problems after a few months.
How do you change the transmission on a Mazda?
Park your Mazda. Set the parking brakes. Move the shifter to Park position. Open the hood. Remove the dipstick. The automatic transmission dipstick is located next to the battery. Use a funnel to insert it into the dipstick tube. Add half a quart of Mazda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Recheck the fluid level.
Today we see many Mazda vehicles, including Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda 5, CX-5, CX-9, CX-3, Miata, CX-30, and the Mazda SkyActiv 6-speed automatic transmission, that goes over 100,000 or even 150,000 with no transmission issues. In this article, we covered problems that affect several Mazda transmissions.