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ibanezh
11/17/2007, 11:25PM
About: 2000 Mazda 626 LX
what type of transmission fluid does the MAZDA 626 LX  takes and how many quarts?

I am having a hard time finding out what type of transmission fluid my MAZDA 626 LX uses, and how many quarts.    I recently changed it but the O/B light is blinking. I think my transmission is getting hot because I used the wrong type of fluid.  i think i put one that was fully syntethic..  would that be the problem?

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littlehorn
11/17/2007, 11:37PM

The Mazda 626 SHOULD use Dexron-III Mercon or its superceding Dexron-IV Mercon.  However, I don't know that for certain -- most manufacturers except for Chrysler have gone to the Dexron fluid.  Did you properly fill the fluid?  Many times after a few miles you will need to top off after a transmission fluid change, because some of the fluid gets pulled into the torque convertor and valve body as the vehicle is run.  

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papa
11/17/2007, 11:47PM

agreed.

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Wildchild0150
06/28/2009, 10:43AM

If you question yourself and don't know for sure what kind of fluid your car takes, then call Advance Auto Parts.  They can look up the information for you.

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