Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil filter
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For Europe (LF and L3 engine models)
Caution
- To avoid damage to the oil filter, use only specified oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter drain plug.
2. Untighten the oil filter cover for 2 turns and drain the engine oil.
Note
- Oil could be easily drained when the air is in the filter.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter adapter and the oil filter cover.
5. Apply clean oil to new O-ring of a new oil filter and a new oil filter drain plug.
6. Install the oil filter, oil filter drain plug, and oil filter cover.
7. Tighten the oil filter cover and oil filter drain plug.
Tightening torque: Oil filter cover: 30-35 N·m {30.5-3.56 kgf·cm, 22.2-25.8 in·lbf} Oil filter drain plug: 9.0-11 N·m {91.8-112.1 kgf·cm, 79.6-97.3 in·lbf}
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
9. Inspect the oil level.
- If necessary, add oil. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
Engine oil replacement
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
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Oil cooler
LF, L3
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil filter cover, and drain the engine oil into a container.
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1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
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With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using
the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
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