Changing transmission fluid, where is the fill plug and how much does it need for drain and fill and what oil weight?

2015 MAZDA 6
125,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BHAMDOC1973
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On a 6-speed manual transmission, where is the fill plug and how much does it need for drain and fill and what oil weight?
Jun 5, 2023 at 5:03 PM
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Here is the fluid type as requested:

Fluid Types
Manual Transaxle Oil
Type .................... API Service GL-4

Viscosity .................... SAE 75W-80
Capacities

Manual Transaxle Oil
Capacity .................... 1.74 qt (1.65L)

This video will help walk you through the steps of doing the job and I have included the drain and fill plug location as well in the images below.

https://youtu.be/WqDixYeqslI


Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


Jun 6, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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