2004 Mazda 3 Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

3 transmission variants are listed for the 2004 Mazda 3. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150526

G35M-R Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Dyno TestedYes
Fluid TypePZL-ATF+4
Gaskets IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyG35M-R
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T160116

4F27E Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.9
Axle Housing3 Bosses Under the Front Side
Bell Housing5-1/4 Inch Top Bolt Distance
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeWhite 9 Pins Connector
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts20
Premium LaborYes
Pressure Switch In CaseWith
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor in Top of Case
Shift TypeShift Lever Straight with Splines
StarterCutout at 3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4F27E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T160117

4F27E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T160117
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R5.9
Axle Housing3 Bosses Under the Front Side
Bell Housing5-1/4 Inch Top Bolt Distance
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Connector TypeWhite 9 Pins Connector
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts20
Premium LaborYes
Pressure Switch In CaseWith
ProductVideoURLhttps://etereman.wistia.com/medias/v5zwgifdi4
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Sensor in Top of Case
Shift TypeShift Lever Straight with Splines
StarterCutout at 3 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4F27E
Transmission Fluid10
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2004 Mazda 3?

3 variants are listed: M150526, T160116, T160117. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2004 Mazda 3?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2004 Mazda 3?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Fluid Type, Transmission Family, Transmission Speeds.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.