Mazda ATF-FZ Alternatives (List)

[AdmiralYoda]

I put together a list of alternatives for the OEM Mazda ATF-FZ automatic transmission fluid. The manufacturer datasheets specify Mazda ATF-FZ as an application. I've included general internet prices and kinematic viscosities as well.

1. OEM Mazda ATF FZ. $11.00/qt. Color - Blue, KV@40C - unknown, KV@100C - unknown.
2. Ravenol FZ Fluid. Fully Synthetic. $15.75/qt. Color - Blue, KV@40C - unknown, KV@100C - unknown.
3. Aisin ATF-MFZ. Synthetic. $9.10/qt. Color - Blue, KV@40C - 27.8, KV@100C - 5.8.
4. Amsoil Signature Series Fuel Efficient ATF. Full Synthetic. Color - Red. KV@40C - 30.8, KV@100C - 6.3.
5. Valvoline Max-Life Multi Vehicle ATF. Full Synthetic. $6.48/qt. Color - Red. KV@40C - 28, KV@100C - 5.9.
6. Valvoline Extended Protection ATF. Full Synthetic. $9.55/qt. Color - Red. KV@40C - 28, KV@100C - 5.9.

As far as I can tell, that's it. Fun fact: Ravenol and Aisin specifically call out the Mazda ATF-FZ part number (0000-FZ-113E01) as a direct replacement.

Anyone know of any other options? Anyone with experience on the alternative fluids? Thanks!

***EDIT - missed a couple
7. High Performance Lubricants - ATF Green. $13.66/qt. Full synthetic. Color - Green, KV@40C - 33.1, KV@100C - 6.37.
8. Mobil Multi-Vehicle ATF. $9.99/qt. Full Synthetic. Color - Red. KV@40C - 33, KV@100C - 6.4.
9. Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal. $5.99/qt. Full Synthetic. Color - Red. KV@40C - 34.2, KV@100C - 7.1.
10. Castrol Full-Synthetic Transmax Multi-Vehicle. $9.00/qt. Full Synthetic. Color - Red. KV@40C - 30.2, KV@100C - 6.0.
11. Liqui-Moly Top Tec ATF 1800. $9.65/qt. Full Synthetic. Color - brownish. KV@40C - 28.5, KV@100C - 5.8

 

[Kira]

#1 FTW.

When Sis bought her 2012 Mazda3 I bought FZ at the parts counter with a "new member of the Mazda family discount".
There were no posts regarding using alternative fluids.

 

[pbm]

Where can OE Mazda FZ ATF be purchased for $11 a quart?

PS: I used the Aisin FZ for a D&R in my daughters CX-30 and it worked great. I read on this forum that Mazda will not honor the warranty on their Skyactiv transmission if it comes in with red fluid (rather than blue fluid like the OE FZ fluid...)

 

[Pew]

Mazda FZ ATF is over $17/quart at the parts counter. I've seen dealerships selling online for $11/quart but with shipping added in, it probably ends up being the same price.

 

[Stumpy]

I have used Valvoline or Castrol Import ATF plus the appropriate LubeGard additive in all the Asian cars I have i need over the passed 25 or so years. Changed the fluid every 25 to 30,000 MI and every car I ever traded or sold still had the original transmission with no work done on it. My daughter presently drives an RX 330 with 300,000 miles on it with the original transmission. My other daughter drives a 2006 CRV with 200,000 miles. My wife drives a Mazda CX-9 with 200,000 miles. I'll have Castrol or Valvoline import ATF with lube guard in it and they all shift like they're brand new.