# Clutch fluid specification (2003)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/clutch-fluid-type-2003/

Applicability: NB 2003 (BP-Z3, 5MT/6MT)

Confidence: fsm

Clutch fluid; SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT 3

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

```json
{
  "id": "clutch-fluid-type-2003",
  "name": "Clutch fluid specification (2003)",
  "aliases": [
    "Clutch fluid specification",
    "Clutch hydraulic fluid type"
  ],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2003,
        2003
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ],
      "trans": [
        "5MT",
        "6MT"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "kind": "fluid",
  "fluid": {
    "type": "Clutch fluid",
    "standard": "SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT 3"
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "PDF p. 1494",
      "as_printed": "SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT 3",
      "fluid": {
        "type": "Clutch fluid",
        "standard": "SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT 3"
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    },
    {
      "source": "owners-2003",
      "page": "10-4",
      "as_printed": "SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3",
      "fluid": {
        "type": "Clutch fluid",
        "standard": "SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3"
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "owners-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner’s Manual",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "url": "https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/pdf/owners-optimized/2003/mx5-miata/2003-mx-5-miata-owners-manual.pdf"
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [
    "clutch"
  ],
  "system": "clutch",
  "component": "clutch-fluids",
  "componentName": "Fluids & capacities",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/clutch-fluid-type-2003/"
}
```