Mazda MPV, LW (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mazda MPV, LW (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 8 to 9,7 liters. Service intervals require checks every 24 months or 30000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
MPV 2.0 CiTD (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,7 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
MPV 2.3 16V (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,7 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
MPV 3.0 V6-24V (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,7 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
MPV 2.0 16V (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
MPV 2.5 V6-24V (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mazda MPV LW (EU) automatic transaxle fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across the model range: 8 liters for the 1999-2002 engines and 9.7 liters for the 2003-2005 engines, reflecting a meaningful difference in transmission size between the two generations.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and drive axle into a single unit, so the listed capacities represent the total fluid volume for that combined assembly rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The 2.0 16V and 2.5 V6-24V, both covering 1999-2002, share the same 8-liter automatic transaxle capacity, indicating a common transmission unit across those two engine variants despite their differing displacement and cylinder configurations.
  • The 2.0 CiTD, 2.3 16V, and 3.0 V6-24V, all spanning 2003-2005, each carry a 9.7-liter automatic transaxle capacity, meaning the same transmission fluid volume applies across the diesel and petrol variants introduced in that later period.
  • The 9.7-liter figure for the 2003-2005 engines represents a 1.7-liter increase over the 8-liter capacity of the earlier 1999-2002 units, which in practical terms means a noticeably larger fluid fill is required when servicing the later transaxle.
  • All five configurations carry a check interval of 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, with whichever limit is reached first serving as the service trigger.
  • The uniform 24-month/30,000 km check interval across all engine variants in the Mazda MPV LW (EU) range means the service schedule does not differentiate between the diesel 2.0 CiTD and the petrol units for automatic transmission fluid maintenance.

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