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ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA

BME015001001201

MECHANICAL

Item | Engine
--- | ---
L3 | AJ | MZR-CD(RF Turbo)
Valve clearance | (mm {in} [Engine cold]) | IN | 0.22-0.28 {0.0087-0.0110} (0.25±0.03 {0.0098±0.0011}) | - | 0.12-0.18 {0.005-0.007} (0.15±0.03 {0.006±0.001})
EX | 0.27-0.33 {0.0106-0.0130} (0.30±0.03 {0.0118±0.0011}) | - | 0.32-0.38 {0.013-0.014} (0.35±0.03 {0.014±0.001})
Compression pressure | (kPa {kgf/cm2, psi}) | Standard | 1,530 {15.6, 221.8} [300 rpm] | Compression pressure of lowest cylinder must be within 75% of highest | 3,500 {35.7, 507.7} [250 rpm]
Minimum | 1,070 {10.9, 155.0} [300 rpm] | - | 3,100 {31.6, 449.4} [250 rpm]
Maximum difference between cylinders | 196.1 {2.0, 28} | - | 196 {2.0, 28}
Cylinder head bolt length | (mm {in}) | Standard | 145.2-145.8 {5.717-5.740} | - | 159.7-160.3 {6.288-6.311}
Minimum | 146.5 {5.768} | - | 161.0 {6.338}
Pushing distance of the front oil seal (from the edge of the engine front cover) | (mm {in}) | 0-0.5 {0-0.019} | 0-1.0 {0-0.040} | 0-0.5 {0-0.019}
Pushing distance of the rear oil seal (from the edge of the cylinder block) | (mm {in}) | - | 0-2.0 {0-0.078} | 0-0.5 {0-0.019}
Pushing distance of the camshaft oil seal | (mm {in}) | - | 2.5-3.0 {0.10-0.11} (from the edge of the camshaft oil seal housing) | 0.5-1.5 {0.020-0.059} (from the edge of the cylinder head)
Auto tensioner rod projection | (mm {in}) | - | - | 12.9-14.6 {0.508-0.574}
Idle speed | (rpm) | 600-700 (650±50) | 635-735 (685±50) | 725-825 (775±50)
Ignition timing | (rpm) | Approx. 8/650 | Approx. 10/685 | -
Idle-up speed*1 | E/L*2 ON | 600-700 (650±50) | 635-735 (685±50) | 725-825 (775±50)
A/C ON | 650-750 (700±50) | 650-750 (700±50) | 725-825 (775±50)
P/S ON | 650-750 (700±50) | 650-750 (700±50) | 725-825 (775±50)
CO concentration |  | Within the regulation | -
HC concentration |  | -

  *1 :
Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the electrical loads are turned on.
  *2 :
Blower motor is operating at high speed. Headlight switch is turned on. Rear window defroster switch is turned on. Cooling fans are operating.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Item | Specification
--- | ---
L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Oil pressure (reference value) | (kPa {kgf/cm2, psi} [rpm]) | 300-549 {3.1-5.6, 44-80} [3,000] | 138-310 {1.4-3.2, 20-45} [1,500] | Minimum 147 {1.5, 21} [1,000] Minimum 343 {3.5, 50} [3,000]
Oil capacity (Approx. quantity) | Total (Dry engine) | 5.1 {5.4, 4.5} | 6.2 {6.6, 5.5} | 5.5 {5.8, 4.8}
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
Oil replacement | 4.0 {4.2, 3.5} | 5.2 {5.5, 4.6} | 4.8 {5.1, 4.2}
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
Oil and oil filter replacement | 4.4 {4.6, 3.9} | 5.7 {6.0, 5.0} | 5.0 {5.3, 4.4}
(L {US qt, lmp qt})

Recommended oil

Item | Specification
--- | ---
Gasoline engine, Europe | Diesel engine, Europe | Except Europe
L3 | AJ
Engine oil | Grade | API | SL | CF | CF | CD, CE, CF-4 | SG, SH, SJ, SL | SH, SJ, SL
ILSAC | - | - | - | - | GF-2, GF-3
ACEA | A3 or A5 | A3 | B1 or B3 or B5 | B3 | B3 or B4 | -
Viscosity (SAE) | 5W-30 | 10W-40 | 5W-20 | 5W-30 | 10W-40 | 5W-30, 10W-30 | 30, 40, 20W-20, 20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 15W-50 | 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30
Remarks | Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. | - | Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. | - | -

COOLING SYSTEM

Item | Engine
--- | ---
L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Coolant capacity (Approx. quantity) | Australian spec | - | With rear heater: 12.0 {12.7, 10.6} Without rear heater: 10.2 {10.8, 9.0} | -
(L {US qt, Imp qt}) | General (L.H.D. R.H.D), Israeli specs | With rear heater: 12.4 {13.1, 10.9} Without rear heater: 10.6 {11.2, 9.3}
European (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs | With rear heater: 10.5 {11.1, 9.2} Without rear heater: 8.8 {9.3, 7.7} | - | With rear heater: 10.7 {11.3, 9.4} Without rear heater: 8.6 {9.1, 7.6}
Cooling system cap | Cap valve opening pressure | 94-122 {0.95-1.25, 13.6-17.7}
(kPa {kgf/cm2, psi})
Thermostat | Initial-opening temperature | (°C {°F}) | 80-84 {176-183} | 84-88 {183-190} | 80-84 {176-183}
Full-opening temperature | (°C {°F}) | 97 {207} | 99 {210} | 95 {203}
Full-open lift | (mm {in}) | More than 8.0 {0.31} | More than 7.3 {0.29} | More than 8.5 {0.33}
Cooling fan | Blade | Number | Main fan : 5, Additional fan: 7 | Main fan: 4, Additional fan: 5 | Main fan: 5, Additional fan: 7
Outer diameter | (mm {in}) | 320 {12.6} | 340 {13.4} | 320 {12.6}

FUEL SYSTEM

Item | Engine
--- | ---
L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Boost relief pressure | (kPa {mmHg, inHg}) | - | - | Approx. -14.5
Fuel pressure (kPa {kgf/cm2, psi} | Hold pressure | More than 200 {2.03, 29.0} | More than 176 {1.79, 25.5} | -
Fuel injector | Fuel leakage | Less than 1 | -
(drop/2 minutes)
Injection volume | 61-71 {61-71, 2.2-2.7} | 49-65 {49-65, 1.7-2.1} | -
(ml {cc, fl oz}/15 sec.)
Resistance | 11.4-12.6 | 13.1-14.5 | -
(ohm) [20°C {68°F}]

CHARGING SYSTEM

Item | Engine
--- | ---
L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Battery | Electrolyte gravity | 1.22-1.29
Maximum back-up current*1 | (mA) | 20
Type | 55D23L (48) 80D26L(55)*4 *5 | 95D31L (64) 115D31L (70)*4
Test load chart | (A) | Battery type | 55D23L (48) | 180 | -
80D26L (55) | 195 | -
95D31L (64) | - | 250
115D31L (70) | - | 320
Slow charge | (A) | Battery type (5-hour rate) | 55D23L (48) | 4.5-5.5 | -
80D26L (55) | 5.5-6.5 | -
95D31L (64) | - | 6.5-8.0
115D31L (70) | - | 7.0-8.5
Quick charge | Battery type (5-hour rate) | 55D23L (48) | 30 | -
80D26L (55) | 35 | -
(A/30 min) | 95D31L (64) | - | 40
115D31L (70) | - | 45
Generator | Standard voltage | (V) | Ignition switch (engine switch) ON | Terminal | B | B+ | -
P | Approx. 1 | -
D | Approx. 0 | -
B | - | B+
L | - | Approx. 1
S | - | B+
Idle [20 °C{68 °F}] | Terminal | B | 13-15 | -
P | Approx. 3-8 | -
D | * 3 | -
B | - | 14.1-14.7
L | - | 14.1-14.7
S | - | 14.1-14.7
Generated current (Reference) |  | Engine speed | 1,000 | 0*2-80 | 0*2-90 | 0*2-80
(A) | (rpm) | 2,000 | 0*2-100 | 0*2-105 | 0*2-90

  *1 :
Maximum back-up current is the constant flow of current present (for the audio unit, clock, PCM, etc.) when the ignition switch (engine switch) is off and with the ignition key removed.
  *2 :
Lower limit of current must be more than 0A.
  *3 :
Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the voltage reading increases. -Headlights, blower motor, and rear window defroster
  *4 :
Cold area
  *5 :
Except General (R.H.D.) specs.

IGNITION SYSTEM

Item | Engine
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L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Ignition coil | Resistance [25 °C {77 °F}] | Primary coil | (ohm) | 0.49-0.57 | 0.45-1.15 | -
Secondary coil | (kilohm) | 9.5-11.1 | 5.0-6.0 | -
Insulation resistance of case | 10 or more | -
(Megohm)
High-tension lead | Resistance | No.1 lead | 9.84-22.96 | -
No.2 lead
No.3 lead
(kilohm) | No.4 lead
Spark plug | Type | NGK | ITR5F-13 ITR6F-13 | - | -
Motorcraft | - | AGSF-32WM | -

STARTING SYSTEM

Item | Engine
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L3 | AJ | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Starter | No load test | Voltage | (V) | 11
Current | (A) | 90 or less | 130 or less