2002 Mazda 626 Owner's Manual - Page 194

J94S.book Page 18 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) M Inspecting Automatic transaxle Fluid Level The automatic transaxle fluid level should be inspected regularly. Measure it as described below. The volume of fluid changes with the temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle without driving at normal operating temperature. WARNING Sudden Vehicle Movement: Shifting the shift lever without first depressing the brake pedal is dangerous. The vehicle could move suddenly and cause an accident. Make sure the brake pedal is applied before shifting the shift lever. 4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back. 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. CAUTION • Low fluid level causes transaxle slippage. Overfilling can cause foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle malfunction. • Use specified fluid (page 10-4). A nonspecified fluid could result in transaxle malfunction and failure. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly. 2. Idle the engine about two minutes. Push down on the brake pedal. 3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P. A B 2.0-liter engine Scale A When the engine has been running and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F) to 77°C (170°F), the level must be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick. 8-18 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G