January 25, 2016 Service bulletin

Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. using the wrong atf may...

Mazda technical service bulletin 05-001-16-3128 for 2004-2013 Mazda MAZDA3, 2003-2013 Mazda MAZDA6 and 2001-2010 Mazda Tribute and others.

Bulletin number: 05-001-16-3128
Component: Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Summary: Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note: atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf. atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures. atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf. transmission fluid flushing should only be performed when instructed by the workshop manual or any other mazda publication. Caution: using atf other than atf m-v (type m5) in automatic transmissions designed to use atf m-v (type m5) may cause shift quality complaints. using any other atf other than the specified atf in automatic transmissions may cause transmission damage. using a generic, multi-purpose or universal atf may cause transmission damage. damage to the transmission caused by using the incorrect atf, or a generic, multi-purpose or universal atf will not be covered by warranty.

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