05-002-13-2777A

Service Bulletin
Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
Bulletin No:
CORRECT APPLICATION FOR ATF M-V (TYPE M5), MERCON®V, MERCON®LV,
AND JWS3309 (T-IV) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
Last Issued:
05-002/13
03/11/2013
MULTI MODEL - CORRECT APPLICATION FOR ATF M-V (TYPE M5), MERCON®V, MERCON®LV, AND
JWS3309 (T-IV) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS
BULLETIN NOTE
• This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletins 05-002/13 issued on 3/4/13, 05-002/11 issued on 02/23/11
and 05-005/08 issued on 04/11/08. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS, DESCRIPTION, and AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID SERVICE APPLICATION have been revised.
• Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2011-2013 Mazda2
2007-2012 CX-7
2000-2009 B-Series A/T
2004-2013 Mazda3 (NON SKYACTIV)
2007-2013 CX-9
2006-2013 MX-5
2006-2013 Mazda5
2001-2011 Tribute
2006-2011 RX-8
2003-2013 Mazda6
2008-2009 Tribute HEV
DESCRIPTION
Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing ATF. Using the wrong ATF may
cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IS NOT THE SAME FLUID AS MERCON®V OR MERCON®LV ATF.
ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER VISCOSITY THAN MERCON®V AND MERCON®LV ATF
IN LOW TEMPERATURES.
ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A GREATER ANTI-JUDDER SPECIFICATION THAN MERCON®V AND
MERCON®LV ATF.
TRANSMISSION FLUID FLUSHING SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED WHEN INSTRUCTED BY
THE WORKSHOP MANUAL OR ANY OTHER MAZDA PUBLICATION.
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USING ATF OTHER THAN ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
DESIGNED TO USE ATF M-V (TYPE M5) MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS.
USING ANY OTHER ATF OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ATF IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY CAUSE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.
USING A GENERIC, MULTI-PURPOSE OR UNIVERSAL ATF MAY CAUSE TRANSMISSION
DAMAGE.
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED BY USING THE INCORRECT ATF, OR A
GENERIC, MULTI-PURPOSE OR UNIVERSAL ATF WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. Refer to the following chart, the Owner’s Manual, or MS3 for ATF specifications.
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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved. No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing.
Bulletin No: 05-002/13
© 2013 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Last Issued: 03/11/2013
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SERVICE APPLICATION
Refer to the following table to determine the correct automatic transmission fluid.
Model
Required Service Fluid
Mazda Part Number
2011-2013 Mazda2
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2004-2013 Mazda3 (NON SKYACTIV)
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2006-2013 Mazda5
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2003-2008 Mazda6 2.3L
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2009-2013 Mazda6 2.5L
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2009-2013 Mazda6 3.7L
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2003-04 Mazda6 3.0L (5-speed A/T)
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2005-08 Mazda6 3.0L (6-speed A/T)
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2007-2012 CX-7 2.3L Turbo
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2010-2012 CX-7 2.5L
ATF M-V (TYPE M5)
0000-77-112E-01
2007-2013 CX-9
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2006-2011 RX-8
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2006-2013 MX-5
JWS3309 (T-IV)
0000-77-114E-01
2000-2009 B-Series
MERCON®V ATF
0000-77-120E-05
2001-08 Tribute (CD4E 4-speed A/T)
MERCON®V ATF
0000-77-120E-05
2009-11 Tribute (6F35 6-speed A/T)
MERCON®LV ATF
0000-77-122E-01
Tribute HEV
MERCON®V ATF
0000-77-120E-05
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