Rear differential fluid location

[makan.dm]

Hello
Where is rear differential fluid location on mazda cx9?
Thank you

 

[just_phil]

it's inside the rear differential, the pear-looking thing that sits between your rear wheels.

 

[makan.dm]

it's inside the rear differential, the pear-looking thing that sits between your rear wheels.

Thank you.
And do you know how often you should change it?

 

[njaremka]

what does the manual have for service intervals?

 

[makan.dm]

what does the manual have for service intervals?

Basically doesn't say anything

 

[njaremka]

Basically doesn't say anything

just checked (page 8-4, 8-5 and 8-7, 8-8) and it says ~28k miles under heavy use. i would change it every 30k miles for peace of mind.

 

[makan.dm]

Thank you

 

[S197GT]

If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at every 45,000 km (28,100 miles).
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)