Mazda 3, BL (USA / CAN)
Clutch fluid capacity & service interval
Mazda 3, BL (USA / CAN) requires clutch fluid with a capacity range of min to max. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 6 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (CAN) (2011-2013) |
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| 3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (USA) (2011-2013) |
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| 3 2.5 (CAN) (2010-2013) |
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| 3 2.5 (USA) (2010-2013) |
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| 3 2.5 (CAN) (2009-2010) |
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| 3 2.5 (USA) (2009-2010) |
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Additional Notes
- All six configurations of the Mazda 3 BL covered here use a hydraulic clutch system, meaning clutch engagement is controlled through fluid pressure rather than a mechanical cable linkage.
- The fluid specification for every listed configuration is expressed as a reservoir level target rather than a fixed fill volume, with the acceptable range defined as between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir.
- The 2.5-liter engine configurations appear across both a 2009-2010 range and a 2010-2013 range, with the 2010 model year present in both, reflecting a mid-cycle specification update rather than a clean break between generations.
- The SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engine configurations, available in both Canadian and American markets, carry a 2011-2013 date range, placing the introduction of that engine variant two years into the BL generation's production window.
- Canadian and American market variants share identical clutch fluid specifications across all engine types and year ranges listed, with no deviation in the reservoir level requirement between the two markets.
- All entries are assigned a normal use condition, meaning the reservoir level specification applies to standard operating circumstances rather than a separate severe-duty or first-change interval.