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The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 3 and how to check the transmission fluid. Lubricant recomendation mazdaspeed 3 bob is the oil guy. The exact procedure on how to check the transmission fluid level on your mazda is outlined in your owners manual. Mazda calls this a lifetime fluid and never calls for it to be changed out. Oem mazda transmission fluid verify type in your owners manual. Although theres a good chance your transmission still wont require regular maintenance, youll want to check the owners manual to be sure or get in touch with usprofessional mazda service technicians, as some fordsourced products like the mazda tribute or other models will actually require transmission fluid.
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