ATF-FZ Required For SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-Speed Automatic Transaxle

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MULTI-MODEL – ATF-FZ REQUIRED FOR SKYACTIV DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2013- 2016 CX-5	2014- 2016 Mazda6	2016 CX-9
2014- 2016 Mazda3	2016 CX-3	2012-2013 Mazda3 (SKYACTIV)

The new SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses “Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ”.

Only use “ATF-FZ” to fill or top off the fluid level.

ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT.

It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy.

NOTE: ATF-FZ is colored blue for easy identification.

To check the fluid level, remove the bolt, then remove the dipstick.

The dipstick is marked with a “FZ” on SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT.

When finished, insert the dipstick and install the bolt.

Tightening torque: 8-10 N·m (82-101 kgf·cm, 71-88 in·lbf)

The fluid level should be between the “L” and the “F” when the ATF is warm (at least 50 °C (122 °F)).

SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT with “ATF-FZ” is “filled for life” (no change intervals for ATF required) and flushing is not recommended as part of service maintenance. There are no oil cooler lines and the replacement SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT will come with a new oil cooler, which is mounted directly to the case. If repair or AT replacement is necessary, use only “ATF-FZ” to fill the AT.

CAUTION:

ATF-FZ is designed ONLY FOR SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT.
If an ATF other than “ATF-FZ” is used in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE AT, the performance and reliability cannot be guaranteed. The resulting damage will not be covered by warranty.
Use of ATF-FZ in non SKYACTIV-DRIVE ATs may result in serious internal damage that will not be covered by warranty