Transmission jerks when shifting - transmission oil change on Mazda 5 1.8 in Berlin

A customer came with a Mazda 5, 1.8, year of manufacture 2009, into our Savtrans Berlin garage. He had noticed that the vehicle was jerking when changing gears and a loud noise could be heard from the cabin.

Diagnosis: Why is the gearbox jerky in the Mazda 5?

• The vehicle has been started
• A test drive was carried out
• The vehicle was driven onto the lift
• A visual inspection was carried out
  During the diagnosis, it was determined that the noises and vibrations were coming from the gearbox. It turned out that the customer had not changed the gearbox oil for a long time and an urgent oil change was required.

When does the gearbox oil need to be changed? - Intervals & Signs

The oil in your gearbox plays a very important role in the driving comfort of your vehicle. By changing the oil in a timely manner, every 50,000 kilometres or every 3 years, you ensure safe driving and minimise wear and tear on the components. If the oil is not changed, the following signs of a malfunction may occur.

These symptoms indicate: Change the transmission fluid in the Mazda 5 immediately

• The vehicle judders when changing gear
• The gearbox makes noises when a gear is engaged
• Loss of vehicle traction
• The gear is jumping out

Procedure for gearbox oil change at our car workshop Berlin

1. Place the vehicle on the lift
2. Loosen the drain plug
3. Drain the oil into a measuring jug
4. Replace the copper washers on the drain plug.
5. Fill in 3 litres of new ATF oil

Result: Mazda 5 shifts smoothly again – Savtrans Berlin

Upon completion of all work, we started the vehicle and let it warm up to an operating temperature of 70–90 degrees. We undertook a test drive and, without placing excessive strain on the vehicle, gently changed gears. After confirming the gearbox was running evenly and smoothly, we handed the vehicle over to the customer. Mazda 5.

Dear readers, if you have forgotten or don't know when the gearbox oil was last changed, then you've come to the right place. Our Savtrans Berlin garage is happy to carry out such work for you. Call us on the telephone number +49 176 76766771 Arrange an appointment.

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