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Engine Oil Replacement

WARNING:
  • 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 it the spilled oil, it will produce white fume because of heat.
  1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
    WARNING:
    • 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.
  2. Remove the oil filler cap and the oil pan drain plug.
    WARNING:
    • Hot engines and oil can cause severe burs. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled. Do not burn yourself with either.
  3. Drain the oil into a container.
  4. NOTE:
    • The drain plug is reusable and does not need a washer.
  5. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) of the drain plug, then install the plug.

    Tightening Torque 

    22-30 N.m {2.2-3.1 kgf.cm, 16-22 ft.lbf} 

  6. NOTE:
    • The actual oil level may vary from the specified capacity in some cases.
    Fig 1: Engine Oil Capacity Table
    G00998033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of engine oil.

    Oil capacity 

    Engine Oil Grade 

    ILSAC (GF-III) 

    API Service (SL) 

    -30 °C-40 °C {-22 °F-104 °F}: SAE 5W-20 

  8. Refit the oil filler cap.
  9. Run the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
  10. Inspect the oiled level.