Mazda B3000 Fluid Specifications
Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1999–2008)
Capacities
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2WD Models | 9.0 |
| 4WD Models | 9.3 |
| Automatic Transmission | 14.1 |
| Capacity | 1.2 L |
| Capacity R-134a liter (ounce) | 0.850 |
| Component | Oil Added |
| Compressor | 3 |
| Compressor | see note Amount drained from old comp is between 3-5 oz. Add the same amount plus 1 ounce. Amount drained is greater than 5 ounces, add the same amount. Amount drained is less than 3 ounces, add 3 oun |
| Condenser | 1.0 |
| Condersor | 1 |
| Evaporator | 3 |
| Evaporator | 3.0 |
| Lubricant | M-III type or equivalent (e.g. MERCON) |
| Manual Transmission | 14.4 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.65 |
| M-III type or equivalent (e.g., MERCON) |
1.2
2.1 |
| M-lll type or equivalent (e.g., MERCON) |
1.2
2.1 |
| R-134a | 30 |
| R-134a | 31.3 |
| Receiver/Drier | 2.0 |
| Receiver/Dryer | 2 Ounce (US) (oz (US)) 60 ml plus the amount drained from the old receiver/dryer |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 30 |
| Service Refill | 5.6 |
| With Filter Change | 4.5 |
| Without Filter Change | 4.0 |
Fluid Types & Grades
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Ethylene-glycol-based Do not add alcohol or methanol |
| Coolant | Mazda Dexcool Extended Life Coolant |
| Engine Oil |
2.5L, 4.0L
5W-30, API+ |
| Engine Oil | API Service |
| Front Differential (4WD Models) | GL-5, 80W-90 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Grade | MERCON(R) or M-III |
| Oil Viscosity |
Below 32 deg. F
5w/30 |
| R-134a | WSHM17B19A |
| Rear Differential | GL-5, 80W-90 |
| Recommended Fluid | Mercon ATF or M-III |
| Recommended Fluid | Mercon IV or M-III ATF |
| Recommended Fluid Type | MERCON� V Automatic Transmission Fluid Part No. XT-5-QM |
| Refrigerant Type | Motorcraft YN-12c PAG Or equivalent oil |
| Refrigerant Type | R-134a |
| Type | DOT 3 brake fluid |
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