Mazda 6. Manual - part 112

OIL FILTER 

D–6–1

D

D–6LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Spin-on Type

1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the oil filter using a commercially 

available, cap-type oil filter wrench (diameter-76 
mm {3.0 in}, 15 sided).

3. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
4. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil 

filter.

5. Tighten the oil filter with specified tightening 

torque.

Tightening torque

15—20 N·m {1.6—2.0 kgf·m, 11—24 ft·lbf}

6. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is 

MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

• If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add oil.

7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
8. Inspect the oil level.

• If necessary, add oil. (See 

D–4 ENGINE OIL 

INSPECTION

.)

9. Install the under cover.

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OIL FILTER

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OIL COOLER 

D–7

D

DLUBRICATION SYSTEM

OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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LF, L3

1. Remove the under cover.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See 

E–4 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT

.)

3. Remove the oil filter cover, and drain the engine oil into a container. (See 

D–6 OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

.)

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface 

on the oil cooler.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level.

• If necessary, add oil. (See 

D–4 ENGINE OIL 

INSPECTION

.)

8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.

• If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and 

repair or replace it.

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OIL COOLER

1

Water hose

2

Oil cooler

AME3318W002

D–8

OIL PAN 

OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

• Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the 

engine oil have cooled.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See 

D–4 ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

.)

4. Remove the engine front cover. (See 

B–10 TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level. (See 

D–4 ENGINE OIL INSPECTION

.)

8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.

• If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.

.

OIL PAN

AME3320W001

1

Oil level gauge pipe

2

Oil pan (See 

D–9 Oil Pan Installation Note

)

OIL PAN 

D–9

D

Oil Pan Installation Note

1.  Use a square ruler to unite the oil pan and the 

cylinder block junction side on the engine front 
cover side.

2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch 

threads as shown.

3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.

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