2008 - MX-5 - DriveLine/Axle

DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil-fill plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

4. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.

Tightening torque

• 39.2—53.9 N·m

  {4.00—5.49 kgf·m, 29.0—39.7 ft·lbf}

5. Add the specified oil from the oil-fill plug hole until the oil level reaches the lower end of the plug hole.

Differential oil

• Grade: API service GL-5

• Viscosity: SAE 90, SAE 80W-90, SAE 75W-90 (Not available from Mazda)

• Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.6—0.8 L {0.63— 0.85 US qt, 0.53—0.70 Imp qt}

6. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.

Tightening torque

• 39.2—53.9 N·m

  {4.00—5.49 kgf·m, 29.0—39.7 ft·lbf}