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1996 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
1.6L I4 B6-ZE•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6L I4 B6-ZE · RWD
Fluid Type
Mazda ATF M-III or Dexron III
Spec: Dexron III
Capacity
7.4qt
7 L
Drain & Refill
2.8 qt
2.65 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km

Notes

4-speed automatic. Total capacity includes torque converter; drain-and-refill is pan drop only.

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