WTF Trans Fluid Levelling Plug?

[SydneyCX9]

Sorry for the basic question, i have my 2010 CX9 up on ramps doing a trans and engine fluid replace and I cant find the Trans Fluid Levelling adjustment Plug.

Can you point me the right direction please?

Is it ok to fill the trans through the trans dip stick?

Thanks

Ben

 

[rowlands57]

It is fine to fill through the dip stick tube. Just get a properly sized funnel so that you don't dump it all over the place. I would suggest that you measure what you take out and add back just a bit less through the tube and then commence checking the level from there. Don't forget to put it in Drive and Reverse a time or two to be sure the new fluid is fully pumped through the transmission.

 

[SydneyCX9]

Many thanks for coming back, I ended up filling throughout the dip stick and using it to set the trans level. Hopefully the trans dip stick is accurate.

I did find what I think was the levelling plug, its in a very tight place and you'd need a abnormally small Hex to get it off.

In summary the Engine Oil was very easy and the trans fluid was a pain in the arse, I forget how badly Trans fluid old and new smells.

I was also surprised to hear the Mazda dealer uses Max LifeFluid in the trans front diff. I came to them with a 10 Litre can which they filled with 6 litres of the fluid they use. Course I did not use all 6 litres. They did not sell 1litre bottles.

We'll she how the CX9 runs, BTW I did not change the Trans Fluid because it was changing badly just wanted to make sure its serviced as I tow my boat short distances most weekends.

Cheers, happy driving !

 

[rowlands57]

Glad it all worked out.... Motor on!