Where and how do I check the manual transmission fluid level on a 1989 Mazda B2200?

Answer 1

To check the fluid level is easy.There is a squared plug that is located on the left hand side of the transmission and is above the drain plug which is on the bottom.To check the level remove the plug with a open end wrench and stick your finger inside and you should feel the oil or see it leak out of the plug hole that you removed the plug from.I would recommend changing the fluid which is gear oil suggested weights to use are 80w90 or 75w90 gear oil rated as a g4 or g5.Any brand like coastal sold at auto zone,advance auto,or Walmart do fine.Valvoline or other higher end cost more.I would not use synthetics if it has more than 100,000 due to age/wear.To drain remove the plug on the bottom and would advise driving a little before hand to help it drain quicker.The truck holds about 1.5-2 quarts of fluid.To fill use two long funnel tubes together with a funnel add at least one quart and a half wait then check as above.It will be full if u feel the oil or it drips a little over the fill hole.Do not over fill it will make the transmission run hot.Having another person pour while you hold the end of the tube in the fill hole makes things easier but,not necessary.Do this on level ground.