How do you change the automatic transmission fluid on a 1996 Mazda mpv 3.0 liter?

Answer 1

You'll have to remove the transmission oil pan to drain the transmission fluids. To do that, you'll have to initially remove all but two of the bolts that holds the oil pan. The two bolts has to be on opposite sides of each other. Once you get all the other bolts removed, slowly loosen one of the two remaining bolts and try to separate the fluid pan away from the transmission. When you do this, fluid will start to come out and you should have a pan underneath the transmission to catch the fluid. Allow the fluid to drain slowly and keep lowering one side of the pan by loosening the bolt. When most of the fluid is out, loosen the other side bolt and lower that side of the pan. Remove both bolts and lower the oil pan level to prevent spilling fluid over yourself until it is completely off of the transmission. Clean the oil pan thoroughly and do not forget o clean the magnet that's in the transmission oil pan. Remove the the three bolts that holds the transmission filter and replace the filter with a new one. Remove the old oil pan gasket and make sure the parting surface is clean before installing a new gasket. Reinstall the oil pan and torque the bolts accordingly. Service the transmission with new fluid and you're ready to go.