Trans fluid ????

[xP5 732x]

ok i change my trans fluid and the owners manual said 7.2 qts. and only like 3.7 qt came out. When i filled it i put like 6 even in it and the dip stick was reading WAY over. yes i did check it with the car running and i let it ldle for a few minutes, so i drained a qt. or so and its still pretty high. Theres only like 4.5qts in my trans and the dipstick is overflowing but, the book is calling for 7.2???? So i'm very confused anyone got any ideas. 2002 MP5 Auto.

[vindication]

I don't know if you have an auto or a manual but in the manual it is only 3.1 qts.

[Mazdacub]

An auto tranny wont just drain like a manual tranny. Fluid is being held all over the auto. The torque converter will hold more than you think and lost remains in the valve bodies and valve maze. This will not drain on its own. If changing fluid yourself you should do it twice or three times. Drain and fill till it is at its operating fluid level and then run it and then repeat. The proper way to do it is to have it flushed by a shop. I had Redline transmission fluid put in mine with a complete flush. Cost was around $180 cdn. The fluid is expensive but what a difference in the shifting. you will love it. (thumb)

[tonkabui]

ok i change my trans fluid and the owners manual said 7.2 qts. and only like 3.7 qt came out. When i filled it i put like 6 even in it and the dip stick was reading WAY over. yes i did check it with the car running and i let it ldle for a few minutes, so i drained a qt. or so and its still pretty high. Theres only like 4.5qts in my trans and the dipstick is overflowing but, the book is calling for 7.2???? So i'm very confused anyone got any ideas. 2002 MP5 Auto.


i would highly recommend taking some of the fluid back out... right around 2.3 quarts of it if 3.7 came out and you put in 6.

[xP5 732x]

well its an automatic not a manual. but however the trans does feel better.

[tonkabui]

you've way overfilled since only 3.7 quarts came out and you put in 6. after a while, too much fluid can cause the fluid to foam, which in turn can lead to erratic shifting, oil starvation and transmission damage.

[msubullyfan]

i would highly recommend taking some of the fluid back out... right around 2.3 quarts of it if 3.7 came out and you put in 6.I agree w/ tonkabui -- IMMEDIATELY.

[ZG77_OzZ]

Do not over fill the Trans fluid.
This is not good.
I would bering it to a shop and have them flush and add a good Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid like AMSOIL .http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html

[ZG77_OzZ]

2002 MAZDA PROTEGE5 2.0L 4-cyl VIN Code 9 C DOHC



FILTERS
Oil Filter......SDF13
Air Filter......AF411
Fuel Filter......N/S
PCV Valve......HV165





BOSCH SPARK PLUGS
All submodels
Wire......NA
Plug......B4458



BOSCH WIPER BLADES
Driver side......B40921
Passenger side......B40919
Rear window......B40913


CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs



LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......SL
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil (http://www.amsoil.com/products/tso.html)
SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (http://www.amsoil.com/products/atm.html)
SAE 10W-30 XL-7500 Synthetic Motor Oil (http://www.amsoil.com/products/xlt.htm)
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (http://www.amsoil.com/products/hdd.html)
Above -13°F......10W-30[1]
Below 32°F......5W-30
Manual Transmission,.....GL-5
All temps......75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/tgr.htm)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/agr.htm)
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
All temps......75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/tgr.htm)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/agr.htm)
Manual Transmission,.....GL-4
Above 10°C......80W-90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/agl.htm)
Manual Transmission,.....GL-5
Above 10°C......80W-90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (http://www.amsoil.com/products/agl.htm)
Automatic Transmission.....AF3
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html)
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....AF2
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html)
Brake Fluid.....HB
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT-3, DOT-4 or SAE J1703 - Not Available Through Amsoil Click here for more information (http://amsoil2.cpinternet.com/_whtml/lubeguide.pdf)
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT-3, DOT-4 or SAE J1703 - Not Available Through Amsoil Click here for more information (http://amsoil2.cpinternet.com/_whtml/lubeguide.pdf)
Power Steering Fluid.....MA
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (http://www.amsoil.com/products/atf.html)
Brake Fluid.....HB
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT-3, DOT-4 or SAE J1703 - Not Available Through Amsoil Click here for more information (http://amsoil2.cpinternet.com/_whtml/lubeguide.pdf)
Clutch Fluid.....HB
Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT-3, DOT-4 or SAE J1703 - Not Available Through Amsoil Click here for more information (http://amsoil2.cpinternet.com/_whtml/lubeguide.pdf)

1. 10W-30 is preferred.


CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........3.7 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill..........7.6 quarts
Manual Transmission, ..........5.7 pints



TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....22-30 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug.....29-43 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....29-43 ft-lbs




SERVICE INTERVAL
http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g1490.pdf (http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g1490.pdf)