Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION
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1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Stop the engine and wait for
5 min.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick and check the engine oil condition.
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If the oil level is below the L mark, add the oil.
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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
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Warning
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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the
engine oil has cooled.
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A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall,
causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely
supported on safety stands.
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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your
skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
Caution
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In case you spill engine oil on the front pipe, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled
oil, it will produce a white smoke because of the heat.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap .
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
5. Drain the engine oil into a container.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug.
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With washer
1. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.
Tightening torque
30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}
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Without washer
1. Inspect the seal rubber of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks or damage.
— If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.
2. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug.
Tightening torque
22—30 N·m {2.2—3.1 kgf·m, 16—22 ft·lbf}
Note
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The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc.
Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
7. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of engine oil.
Oil capacity (Approximate quantity)
L {US qt, Imp qt}
* : Always verify the oil level with the dipsticks since the engine oil capacity differs according to dipstick
specifications.
ENGINE OIL
Item
Engine
L8 LF L3 *
Total (dry engine) 4.6 {4.8, 4.0} 4.6 {4.8, 4.0}
Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7}
Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5}
Oil replacement 3.9 {4.0, 3.4} 3.9 {4.0, 3.0}
Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7}
Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5}
Oil and oil filter
replacement
4.3 {4.5, 3.8} 4.3 {4.5, 3.8}
Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1}
Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9}