Mazda Mazda6 - Outline; Outline of Construction; Specifications

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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION
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• The construction and the operation of the oil cooler and the oil filter for the new Mazda6 (GG, GY) MZR-CD (RF
Turbo) engine model is the same as the current Mazda MPV (LW) MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model. (See
Mazda MPV Workshop Manual Supplement 1737-1*-02D.)
• The construction and the operation of the lubrication system except for the oil cooler and oil filter for the new
Mazda6 (GG, GY) MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model is the same as the current Mazda 626, 626 Station
Wagon (GF, GW) RF Turbo engine model. (European specs.) (See Mazda 626, 626 Station Wagon RF Turbo
Workshop Manual Supplement 1614-10-98D.)
• The construction and the operation of the lubrication system for the new Mazda6 (GG, GY) L8, LF, and L3
engine models is the same as the current Mazda6 (GG) engine model L8, LF, and L3 engine models. (See
Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C, Mazda6 Workshop Manual 1730-1*-02C.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Gasoline engine
* : Always verify the oil level with the dipsticks since the engine oil capacity differs according to dipstick
specifications. (See Mazda6 Workshop Manual 1730-1*-02C Section D.)
Recommended Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
• The maintenance intervals on the scheduled maintenance table (See GI–8 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE) can only be supported with the use of following oils.
OUTLINE
Item
Specification
New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)
Current
Mazda6
(GG)
New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)
Current
Mazda6
(GG)
New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)
Current
Mazda6
(GG)
L8 LF L3*
Lubrication system Force-fed type
Oil cooler Water-cooled
Oil pressure
(approximate quantity)
[oil temperature: 100°C
{212°F}]
(kPa {kgf/cm
2
, psi})
min [rpm]
234—521
{2.39—5.31, 33.9—75.5}
[3,000]
395—649
{4.03—6.61,
57.3—94.1}
[3,000]
Oil pump
Type Trochoid gear type
Relief pressure
(approximate
quantity)
(kPa {kgf/cm
2
,
psi})
500—600
{5.09—6.11, 72.6—87.0}
Oil filter
Type Full-flow, Paper element
Bypass pressure
(approximate
quantity)
(kPa kgf/cm
2
, psi})
80—120
{0.9—1.2, 12.8—17.0}
Oil capacity
(approximate
quantity)
Total
(dry engine)
(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 4.6 {4.8, 4.0}
Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7}
Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5}
Oil replacement (L {US qt, lmp qt}) 3.9 {4.0, 3.4}
Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7}
Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5}
Oil and oil filter
replacement
(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 4.3 {4.5, 3.8}
Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1}
Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9}
Item
Specification
New Mazda6
(GG, GY),
Current Mazda6
(GG)
New Mazda6
(GG, GY),
Current Mazda6
(GG)
L8, LF, L3
Engine oil
Grade
API SL
ACEA A3
Viscosity (SAE) 5W-30, 10W-40 5W-20
Remarks Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. —