Mazda 6, GJ/GL (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

The Mazda 6, GJ/GL (EU) model uses transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0.45 liter. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
6 SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (135 kW) AWD (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
6 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (141 kW) AWD (2018-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
6 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (143 kW) AWD (2018-2022)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
6 SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (110 kW) AWD (2015-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
6 SKYACTIV-D 2.2 (129 kW) AWD (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
6 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (141 kW) AWD (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter

Additional Notes

  • All six AWD configurations of the Mazda 6 GJ/GL (EU) share an identical transfer case fluid capacity of 0.45 liters, a figure consistent with the compact, electronically controlled transfer units commonly found in passenger car AWD systems rather than truck-based units, which typically hold significantly larger volumes.
  • The 0.45-liter capacity reflects a service fill volume, meaning the amount of fluid required when draining and refilling the transfer case during routine maintenance, as opposed to a dry fill or overhaul capacity, which would account for fluid retained in internal passages and would generally be higher.
  • All specifications are rated for normal use conditions, meaning the intervals and capacities apply to standard on-road driving without the additional thermal and mechanical stress associated with severe use such as towing, off-road operation, or repeated short-trip driving in extreme temperatures.
  • The diesel AWD variants span two distinct power outputs across overlapping model year ranges: the 110 kW version covers 2015-2021, the 129 kW version covers 2015-2018, and the 135 kW version covers 2018-2021, yet all three share the same 0.45-liter transfer case capacity, indicating the transfer unit hardware is common across diesel power variants.
  • Among the petrol AWD configurations, the SKYACTIV-G 2.5 appears at 141 kW across two separate year bands (2015-2018 and a 2018 entry) before transitioning to the 143 kW output for 2018-2022, with the transfer case capacity remaining unchanged at 0.45 liters across all three entries.
  • The uniformity of the 0.45-liter figure across both SKYACTIV-D and SKYACTIV-G AWD variants points to a shared transfer case platform between the diesel and petrol drivetrains in the Mazda 6 GJ/GL EU specification, rather than engine-specific units.

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