The Mazda CW6A-EL or CW6AEL 6-speed automatic transmission has been produced by the company since 2015 and is installed only in the company’s most compact models, such as the Mazda 2 and Demio. This is the weakest transmission in the lineup and is paired with the 1.5-liter P5-VPS engine.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 150 |
| Recommended oil | Mazda ATF-FZ |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.2 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 4.5 liters with filter replacement |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 69.3 |
Gear ratios Mazda CW6A-EL
Using the 2020 Mazda 2 with a 1.5-liter engine as an example:
| Main | 4.319 |
| 1st | 3.529 |
| 2nd | 2.055 |
| 3rd | 1.348 |
| 4th | 1.000 |
| 5th | 0.742 |
| 6th | 0.594 |
| Reverse | 2.994 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mazda 2 III (DJ) in 2014 – …
Disadvantages of the Mazda CW6A-EL gearbox
- This automatic transmission was developed in collaboration with Aisin and is highly reliable;
- With moderate driving and regular oil changes, it can easily last up to 250,000 km;
- Around 200,000 km, the heat exchanger should be inspected and replaced if necessary;
- Aggressive driving or frequent slippage can cause the torque converter clutch to wear out quickly;
- This dirt then clogs the valve body solenoids, causing the transmission to start struggling.
