Draining Transmission and Coolant Fluids

[kosteniuks17]

So I've decided to finally do a transmission flush to my P5, now with 150k and decided to go with the redline mt90 which seems to be the favorite from most the people on this website. So I think I almost fully understand how to drain it correctly but I was wondering if its necessary to lift it to get to the drain plug? I plan to do this within the next week or so. Also I didn't really see any good forums on doing a coolant flush and was wondering if there is a drain plug like for the transmission fluid but for the coolant?

 

[MazdaSpeeder]

I think I was able to do it without lifting it, but it's tight down there. Make sure you can get the pan underneath. You're going to need (if you didn't already know) a flexible funnel to pour the oil into the side fill hole.

BTW, when you say "flush", you mean changing the manual transmission oil, right?

 

[kosteniuks17]

Alright sounds great I'll try and get on it sometime soon, but yes I meant manual transmission oil change sorry for the confusion. So is the correct amount to pour in about 3 quarts?

 

[Jackie chan]

Where is the hole where you pour the new tranny fluid into? And how much goes in?

 

[session_road86]

Where is the hole where you pour the new tranny fluid into? And how much goes in?

Wondering the same thing. Newbie MP5 owner here.

 

[Hank3]

Wondering the same thing. Newbie MP5 owner here.

Check this thread:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123756052-How-To-Change-Manual-Transmission-Fluid

 

[session_road86]

Thank's bro!
Took me a while doing the search when you replied and found it