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Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Operation and maintenance of car
Engine
General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
The mechanical part of engines
Appendix 1
Lubrication system
Checking oil pressure
Replacing the engine oil
Changing the oil filter
Removal and installation of the oil cooler
Removing and installing oil pan
Removal and installation of the oil pump
Cooling system
Fuel system
The exhaust system
Annex 2
Appendix 3
Engine Z6 - mechanical part
Lubrication system
Cooling system
Intake system
Fuel system
Exhaust and Emission
Ignition system
Control system
Tables
Transmission
Chassis
Steering Gear
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Replacing the engine oil



Install the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes.
Remove the dipstick oil.
Make sure the oil level - between F and L marks on the dipstick and evaluate the state of engine oil. If the oil level - below the label L, add oil.

ATTENTION
If during the oil change some of it accidentally gets into the working parts of the engine, wipe it off as thoroughly as possible. The remains are not wiped out by the oil can cause smoke in the engine compartment.

Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug oil pan and oil filter.
Drain the engine oil in a container.
Install drain plug and oil filter with a new sealing ring.
Tightening torque (drain plug oil filter): 9-10 Nm.
Clean the drain plug flange of the oil pan and replace the cap.
Tightening torque (oil pan drain plug): 25-30 Nm.
Again fill the engine motor oil of the specified type and in a specified amount.

NOTE
The recommended oil (see. The first chapter of the present edition of "Operation and Maintenance")




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