When do you change the oil in a Miata?
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your MX-5 Miata and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your MX-5 Miata for potential trouble spots.
What kind of oil do I need for a MX 5 Miata?
Torque the fill plug to 19-28 ft/lbs. If you want to grease the shifter turret, you’ll be using some of that extra transmission oil in just a few minutes… Diff fluid. Oil – You need a GL-5 75w90 fluid. I’m a huge Redline fan. You’ll need just under 1 quart. A fluid pump. A new pair of crush washers for a M18 bolt.
How to change the differential fluid in a Miata?
Procedure (Differential Fluid): While the car is up on jacks, and you’ve got all your tools out, it is a good idea to go ahead and change out the differential fluid in the rear end as well. It is very easy. You might want a pump to get the fresh oil in instead of a funnel.
What should I do about the drain plug on my Miata?
If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, consult your owners manual for oil and other fluid recommendations. Using genuine Mazda filters is highly recommended. If you change your own oil, you probably noticed the little washer on the drain plug.
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your MX-5 Miata and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your MX-5 Miata for potential trouble spots.
If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, consult your owners manual for oil and other fluid recommendations. Using genuine Mazda filters is highly recommended. If you change your own oil, you probably noticed the little washer on the drain plug.
How often do you change Trans fluid in 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.
Do you need to change the diff in a Miata?
Never changed one and the diff still isn’t leaking so don’t waste your money until you see a sign of leakage or if you have money to burn. Diff is precision piece, unless you know what your doing leave it to a pro. Figured having some spare fluid never hurts…