2012 Mazda 6S (3.7L V6) AY6A-EL Transmission fluid change
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2020
- Transmission fluid change on my 2012 Mazda 6S with the 6 speed Aisin transaxle. Was not able to find video on this exact car and it took me a while to decipher how to go about this fluid change so I figured I would make this vid to help anyone else out who is attempting this job.
Tools needed:
Ramps/jackstands/jack/etc
Ratchet drive T55 Torx
Ratchet drive T40 Torx
Ratchet with long extensions
17 mm Allen wrench
Torque wrench
Long skinny funnel
Drain pain
I loved your video and the patience you have with it, thank you very much I loved it 💕
Thank you bro.. I was looking for a vedio. I have the exact same car and I just got it also. Same color. Thanks again
What I saw somewhere else is that only 2.5 to 3 qts of fluid will come out, so you have to replace just that and drive it for 20-25 minutes and repeat the process. That way you'll eventually have mostly newer oil all over the transmission.
This is true. I plan on doing another change soon to freshen it up some more.
@Salt Maker Nope. That's why i made this video because it wasn't very clear how to do the job.
@Salt Maker Hello…I have the same V6 without a dipstick as in the video. I’m thinking about doing what you describe - extracting and adding from topside. Original poster mentioned observing wiring inside the fill hole. Do you have the same model? Did vacuum tube fit inside easily without risk of damaging anything? Thanks!
Changing 4-6 quarts is OK, but you should repeat this process a few more times after driving it. Your total transmission oil capacity is MUCH more than 4-6 quarts that was drained. However, draining it like you did in this video only drains 4-6 quarts, the rest remains in torque converter. Repeating your process is OK in home environment if you can't "flush" the transmission fluid. Flushing is best, where ALL oil is flushed and new oil is added, but you need special tools for this.
I have the same oil extractor/pump. Why didn’t you pump the fluid out the fill hole? I heard you mention wiring/electronics in there. Is that why? Thanks for the video!
I think it's probably best to drain from the bottom to get any metal shavings or clutch sediment to leave the bottom of the pan.
@@nobama5555 Yes makes sense. I have the same vehicle. Thanks for the reply. I don’t have the ability to lift my vehicle - long story. I’m considering just freshening up the fluid by pulling what I can from the top and adding back the same - maybe a little at a time, over time. I don’t want to damage anything. Just wondering if what you observed in that fill hole could get damaged in the process.
Any updates on the transaxle?
Running and shifting fine 5000 miles later. Got a slight leak from the drain plug though.....just a little moist. I recommend changing those o rings when you do the job. I am going to do another change and replace them this spring.
I Have 2009 Cx-9 Mazda, It Has Over 200k With A Trans Dip Stick & I've Never Did A Trans Service On It & Super Black.. You Think Its A Wise Idea To Do It Now?? This Is Our Only Transportation We Have, I Kept It Pretty Well Maintained,Change The Oil Every 5k, Just Replaced All Coil Packs & Spark Plugs Had To Replace All Fuel Injectors & The Radiator..We Just A Bought New Home, We So Can't Afford A New Car Or A 2nd Hand Car Also.. Especially When You Have 4 kids & The Youngest One Is Only 4yrs Old..Lol!
Yes definitely the fluid shouldn’t be black
@Salt Maker Ok Thanks! That Makes Perfect Sense..👍😊👍
@Salt Maker you are so right about the water pump. I've just posted a new series on this car doing that job....I think you jinxed me haha
Yes do it man, ppl don't realize how much this matters but it does. I didn't understand the importance of it til I went to school for it after the military. It's a defining factor on the life of that trans. I just bought my daughters 2 of these cars one is border line black from red (super dirty) at 167k miles the other had 136k and is red. Bit I'm servicing both. When it gets dark like this there is no protection on the internals. The filters inside are dirty and they need to be changed but since mazda decided to be genius and but the suffrage in the way your only option is unmount the Trans and jack it up to so you can drop the pan and remove it. Real garbage design that's ford mazda merger