M/T - Oil Specification Change

Bulletin No: 05-009/10

Last Issued: 07/09/2010

Subject:

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL SPECIFICATION CHANGE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS

2009 Mazda5 vehicles (5 M/T with VINS lower than JM1CR******351687 (produced before Dec. 9, 2008)

2010 Mazda3 vehicles (5 M/T and 6 M/T with VINS lower than JM1BL******109737 (produced before Dec. 15, 2008)

DESCRIPTION

The manual transmission oil changed from 75W-90 to 75W-80 during production of the 2009 Mazda5 and 2010 Mazda3. Vehicles produced before the above production date use 75W-90. Vehicles produced on or after the date use 75W-80.

NOTE:
Some related parts changed due to the oil specification change.

When it becomes necessary to replace the manual transmission oil, always refer to the Owners Manual.

NOTE:

^ If 75W-90 is used in transmissions designed for 75W-80, it may result in reduced fuel efficiency andi or deterioration of shift feel when cold.

^ If 75W-80 is used in transmissions designed for 75W-90, it may result in gear rattle noise.





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