Lol, true.
Once it starts to get dark, just change it. If it's really dark, drop the pan.
It should be done every 80-100k km. It's not rocket science.
Is a transmission service necessary?
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Once it starts to get dark, just change it. If it's really dark, drop the pan.
It should be done every 80-100k km. It's not rocket science.
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- 2017 CX3 Touring AWD
8/29/25 Oil/filter change at 159K miles
When you dropped the plan to change the filter on yours, did you also replace the two rubber rings inside?
Sorry, which rings are you referring to? My mechanic did it, but I curiously watched most of the process.
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- 2017 CX3 Touring AWD
8/29/25 Oil/filter change at 159K miles
These two rings floating above the filter. Gonna order them anyway, and 16 pan bolts. Can't wait to see how nasty the pan bottom is.
2012-2025 Mazda Transmission Oil Filter FZ01-21-500 | OEM Parts Online
2012-2025 Mazda Transmission Oil Filter FZ01-21-500
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Ah, yes I remember them. I would replace them to be safe.These two rings floating above the filter. Gonna order them anyway, and 16 pan bolts. Can't wait to see how nasty the pan bottom is.
2012-2025 Mazda Transmission Oil Filter FZ01-21-500 | OEM Parts Online
2012-2025 Mazda Transmission Oil Filter FZ01-21-500
Make sure to take pics of the bottom of your pan and the fluid!
Mazda 6 GJ ATX Transmission Pan & Filter Replacement!
Turns out these cars have a Metal transmission pan! For starters you got a little spot in the corner for your nice big pan magnet, which you can see at the top of the pan. Mileage was at around 103,000 miles when the service was done. I don't think the bottom of the pan looks too dirty for the...
Here's what mine looked like at around 103,000miles..
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- 2017 CX3 Touring AWD
8/29/25 Oil/filter change at 159K miles
Thank you for the very thorough write-up! Price is great too for both jobs. Do you remember how long it took? The RTV needs time to cure.Ah, yes I remember them. I would replace them to be safe.
Make sure to take pics of the bottom of your pan and the fluid!
Mazda 6 GJ ATX Transmission Pan & Filter Replacement!
Turns out these cars have a Metal transmission pan! For starters you got a little spot in the corner for your nice big pan magnet, which you can see at the top of the pan. Mileage was at around 103,000 miles when the service was done. I don't think the bottom of the pan looks too dirty for the...www.mazda6club.com
Here's what mine looked like at around 103,000miles..
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Experienced mechanic had it done in about an hour, maybe 1.5hr tops. hard to say for certain. I wouldn't expect longer than 2 hours.
