QUOTE(protimer @ Mar 6 2023, 11:08 AM)
Hi mazda owners,
I am planning to buy mazda 6 and the sc told me that you need to change the gear box oil every 30 to 40k km due to our weather here when I ask about the lifetime atf for all the, new mazda skyactive car... But he advice to change outside coz the sc won't change for you and will void warranty. Can someone confirm this please? Please advice your experience with any new mazda sky active without changing your gear box/atf oil? How long you have drive and any issues?
BTW, it is true fact that if you change your ATF outside your gearbox warranty will be voided. You just pray either gearbox no issue during the 100k or 5 years warranty period. I am planning to buy mazda 6 and the sc told me that you need to change the gear box oil every 30 to 40k km due to our weather here when I ask about the lifetime atf for all the, new mazda skyactive car... But he advice to change outside coz the sc won't change for you and will void warranty. Can someone confirm this please? Please advice your experience with any new mazda sky active without changing your gear box/atf oil? How long you have drive and any issues?
The Mazda technician i knew feedback to me that ATF oil got different color for different batch Mazda, so if your outside mechanic is smart they will need to get the original same color ATF to prevent any suspicion during warranty claim.
If unlucky, you can either do full overhaul/service of the gearbox or get half-cut replacement from Japan (which i heard is hot cake in aftermarket nowadays, very fast sell out)
This post has been edited by littlefire: Mar 7 2023, 10:10 AM