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January 25, 2016 Service bulletin

The new skyactiv-drive FW6A-EL at uses “automatic transmission fluid (atf) type: fz”. only use “atf-fz” to...

Mazda technical service bulletin 05-002-16-3129 for 2012-2016 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2014-2016 Mazda MAZDA6 and others.

Bulletin number
05-002-16-3129
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
The new skyactiv-drive fw6a-el at uses “automatic transmission fluid (atf) type: fz”. Only use “atf-fz” to fill or top off the fluid level. Atf-fz is specially designed for use in the skyactiv-drive series at. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy. Note: atf-fz is colored blue for easy identification. To check the fluid level, remove the bolt, then remove the dipstick. The dipstick is marked with a “fz” on skyactiv-drive fw6a-el at. When finished, insert the dipstick and install the bolt.

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