Mazda Mazda6 - Engine Oil; Engine Oil Inspection; Engine Oil Replacement

D–8
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL INSPECTION
A6E331214001201
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
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. Verify that the oil level is between the L and F marks on the dipstick and check the engine oil condition.
• If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
A6E331214001202
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Warning
• Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the
engine oil have cooled.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 fumes because of the heat.
1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the 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 with a new the washer.
Tightening torque
12—17 N·m {1.2—1.8 kgf·m, 9—13 ft·lbf}
Note
• The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary with the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify
the oil level after engine oil replacement.
7. Refill the engine oil with the specified type and amount, then install the oil filler cap.
Oil capacity (approximate quantity)
L {US qt, Imp qt}
Note
• The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See GI–8 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE) can only be supported with the use of following oils.
Recommended Engine Oil
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
• If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
9. Inspect the oil level .
• If the necessary, add oil. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
10. Install the under cover.
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ENGINE OIL
Item Specification
Total (dry engine) 5.5 {5.8, 4.8}
Oil replacement 4.8 {5.1, 4.2}
Oil and oil filter replacement 5.0 {5.3, 4.4}
Item Specification
Engine oil
Grade
API CF CD, CE, CF-4
ACEA B1 or B3 B3 B3 or B4
Viscosity (SAE) 5W-30 10W-40 5W-30, 10W-30
Remarks Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. —