ACaterhamCalledFern Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I've not tried to drain the gearbox oil yet as I've not had time. I will make a quick video on where to find the drain plug if I can. I think lighting and space might be a bit of an issue, but I'll give it a go. I'm sure it would help others in the future if I can. ThanksJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 #25 The plug is already out JK so a matter of sucking out the oil and refilling. Tight and messy but that's not unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCol Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Think Mazda 'boxes were used from latter part of 2013 (mine's an early 2013 car with a Ford Type 9 'box which doesn't have a drain plug but is need of an oil change which I am not looking forward to!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spuddy Supersport Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I've just done my gearbox oil change on a type 9 box. getting the plug out i used a 3/8 allen key cut down instead of the 10mm. it gave a little extra clearance which helped when try to engage it.Putting the plug back in was really hard at first, but i then used a small length of 8mm tube to aid holding the plug. this left the thread clear so i could lightly get some grips on it. This was enough to get the thread started, i then pulled out the tube and carried on with the allen key.This may be helpfull to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Just fitted this and calibrated the dipstick. No more fiddling about with the tapered plug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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