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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

BME011114001W02

  Warning

  • Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil has 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 with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after this work.

  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 a white smoke because of the heat.

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

4. Drain the engine oil into a container.

5. Install the oil pan drain plug.

  • Oil pan drain plug with a washer

  1. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.

Tightening torque

  L3: 30-41 N·m {3.1-4.1 kgf·m, 23-30 ft·lbf}
  MZR-CD (RF-Turbo): 12-17 N·m {1.2-1.8 kgf·m, 9-13 ft·lbf}

  • Oil pan drain plug without a 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) of 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

  • 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.

6. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of engine oil.

Oil capacity (Approximate quantity)

L {US qt, Imp qt}

Item | Engine
--- | ---
L3* | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Total (dry engine) | Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7} Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5} | 5.5 {5.8, 4.8}
Oil replacement | Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7} Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5} | 4.8 {5.1, 4.2}
Oil and oil filter replacement | Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1} Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9} | 5.0 {5.3, 4.4}

  * : :
Always verify the oil level with the dipsticks since the engine oil capacity differs according to dipstick specifications.

  Note

  • The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.) can only be applied with the use of following oils.

Recommended Engine Oil

Item | Specification
--- | ---
L3 | MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Engine oil | Grade | API | SL | CF | CF | CD, CE, CF-4
ILSAC | - | - | - | -
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
Remarks | Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. | - | Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. | -

7. Refit the oil filler cap.

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 necessary, add oil. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION.)