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ZoomZoomSTL · 09-22-2009, 09:54 AM

This is probably a dumb question as I'm not much of a DIYer, but here it goes anyway...

My 2007 6i Grand Touring is due for a transmission fluid flush/refill. I've never done this before, mostly because I've never kept a car this long. I really don't have the time, patience, or know-how to do it myself, but I couldn't believe when my dealer told me it would be almost $200 to flush and refill the fluid. Is this the going rate for this service? I know that I'm getting hosed regardless when I could save money by doing it myself, but like I said, I really don't have the time and I don't want to screw anything up on my car. Also, since I'm not exactly happy with any of the dealers in my area, is this something I could take to a reputable shop, or should I stick with a Mazda dealer for this service?

Thanks in advance for any help/advice/snarky commments.

Joker81 · 09-22-2009, 08:40 PM

That is pretty much the price you'll pay. Other places like Midas will do the job for a few dollars cheaper, however not much of a difference.

Business · 09-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Only cost me $120 when I had mine done.

ZoomZoomSTL · 09-23-2009, 12:01 PM

I checked with my nearest Mazda dealer and ATX service is $199. I also checked with a local repair shop, and their quote was $119.99 for conventional fluid and $179.99 for special types of transmission fluid. If I remember what I've read here before correctly, I think my car would require the latter, so with a coupon there's really no difference between the repair shop and the Mazda dealer. (So, I might as well go with the Mazda dealer in this case.)

Thanks for the quick replies.

fireworks · 09-23-2009, 11:57 PM

QUOTE (ZoomZoomSTL @ Sep 23 2009, 08:01 AM)

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I checked with my nearest Mazda dealer and ATX service is $199. I also checked with a local repair shop, and their quote was $119.99 for conventional fluid and $179.99 for special types of transmission fluid. If I remember what I've read here before correctly, I think my car would require the latter, so with a coupon there's really no difference between the repair shop and the Mazda dealer. (So, I might as well go with the Mazda dealer in this case.)

Thanks for the quick replies.

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I've got an 06 3.0 ATX 6speed, and I was just wondering today when I have to change the fluid? When did you need to do yours?

romajr86 · 11-10-2009, 12:56 PM

My dealer charged me 160.

fireworks, it depends on miles and your driving. Some go close to 50k w/o a problem, yet mine was really dark at 29k. so there is only a ballpark, not an exact mileage.

badtlc · 11-10-2009, 01:42 PM

My local Shops (valvoline, NTB, AAMCO) all agreed to do it for around $109-129. Valvoline was using Maxlife, NTB and AAMCO were going to use Castrol Import. Both fluids are listed for Mazda M-V Spec.

I went with the valvoline and like it so far.

GrakerOnE · 11-12-2009, 07:48 PM

does anybody know how many quarts will it take to replace out the transmission fluid?

09-22-2009, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZoomZoomSTL Learners License Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	This is probably a dumb question as I'm not much of a DIYer, but here it goes anyway... My 2007 6i Grand Touring is due for a transmission fluid flush/refill. I've never done this before, mostly because I've never kept a car this long. I really don't have the time, patience, or know-how to do it myself, but I couldn't believe when my dealer told me it would be almost $200 to flush and refill the fluid. Is this the going rate for this service? I know that I'm getting hosed regardless when I could save money by doing it myself, but like I said, I really don't have the time and I don't want to screw anything up on my car. Also, since I'm not exactly happy with any of the dealers in my area, is this something I could take to a reputable shop, or should I stick with a Mazda dealer for this service? Thanks in advance for any help/advice/snarky commments. __________________ 2007 Mazda 6i Grand Touring sedan, Tungsten Gray Metallic My previous Mazdas: 2004 Mazda 6i Sport Sedan, Onyx Black 2003 Mazda Protege ES, Shimmering Sand Metallic 1999 Mazda Protege ES, Classic Red

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Business Mazda Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Draper, UT Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Only cost me $120 when I had mine done. __________________ Now rocking a 91 Miata

09-23-2009, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZoomZoomSTL Learners License Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I checked with my nearest Mazda dealer and ATX service is $199. I also checked with a local repair shop, and their quote was $119.99 for conventional fluid and $179.99 for special types of transmission fluid. If I remember what I've read here before correctly, I think my car would require the latter, so with a coupon there's really no difference between the repair shop and the Mazda dealer. (So, I might as well go with the Mazda dealer in this case.) Thanks for the quick replies. __________________ 2007 Mazda 6i Grand Touring sedan, Tungsten Gray Metallic My previous Mazdas: 2004 Mazda 6i Sport Sedan, Onyx Black 2003 Mazda Protege ES, Shimmering Sand Metallic 1999 Mazda Protege ES, Classic Red

11-10-2009, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
romajr86 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: west babylon, ny Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	My dealer charged me 160. fireworks, it depends on miles and your driving. Some go close to 50k w/o a problem, yet mine was really dark at 29k. so there is only a ballpark, not an exact mileage. __________________ i need something more to keep on breathing for 2007 6i VE Glacier Silver - some mods here and there 1968 Camaro SS "Neptunes Jewel" Blue - straight pimp'd! My Pride and Joy.

11-10-2009, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
badtlc Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 507 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	My local Shops (valvoline, NTB, AAMCO) all agreed to do it for around $109-129. Valvoline was using Maxlife, NTB and AAMCO were going to use Castrol Import. Both fluids are listed for Mazda M-V Spec. I went with the valvoline and like it so far. __________________ 2006 6i Sport 5spd ATX AEM SRI 20% tint

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09-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joker81 Learners License Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	That is pretty much the price you'll pay. Other places like Midas will do the job for a few dollars cheaper, however not much of a difference.

11-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
GrakerOnE Learners License Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	does anybody know how many quarts will it take to replace out the transmission fluid?