The Mazda AW6A-EL 6-speed automatic transmission and its all-wheel drive version AW6AX-EL were produced from 2005 to 2016 and installed on the Model 6, CX-7, CX-9 and MPV minivan. By design, these gearboxes are only variations of the popular Aisin TF-81SC automatic gearbox.
Mazda gearboxes: F3A, G4A‑EL, GF4A‑EL, F4A‑EL, AW6A‑EL, FW6A‑EL / GW6A‑EL, SJ6A‑EL.
Specifications
Production years | 2005 – 2016 |
Type | automatic transmission |
Number of gears | 6 |
Type of drive | front / all wheel |
Engine volume, l | up to 3.7 |
Torque output, Nm | up to 450 |
Recommended oil | Toyota ATF WS |
Oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Weight, kg | 91 |
Gear ratios Mazda AW6A-EL
Using the example of a Mazda CX-7 2010 with a 2.3 liter turbo engine:
Main | 3.749 |
1st | 4.148 |
2nd | 2.369 |
3rd | 1.556 |
4th | 1.155 |
5th | 0.859 |
6th | 0.686 |
Reverse | 3.394 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2005 – 2008; 6 II (GH) in 2007 – 2012;
- Mazda CX-7 I (ER) in 2006 – 2012;
- Mazda CX-9 I (TB) in 2006 – 2015;
- Mazda MPV III (LY) in 2006 – 2016.
Disadvantages of the Mazda AW6A-EL gearbox
- This gearbox is installed with powerful units and the torque converter clutch wears out quickly.
- Renew the oil more often, as this dirt clogs the solenoids in the valve body.
- A worn clutch causes vibrations, which breaks the oil pump bushing.
- The remaining problems here are related to overheating due to a clogged heat exchanger.
- High temperature reduces the life of Teflon rings and the lubricant pressure drops.
- Then the clutches start to burn, starting with clutch pack C2 (4-5-6 gears).
- The differential is considered another weak point; the splines in it are often cut off.