Oil change Mazda 6 (GJ)

Tools:

• Phillips screwdriver, medium
• Allen key 6 mm
• Ratchet wrench
• Socket collar
• socket head 8 mm
• socket head 10 mm
• socket head 15 mm
• Sata Cup Puller - 97422

Parts and consumables:

• Container for draining old oil
• Funnel
• rags
• Cloth gloves
• Flushing liquid for the engine
• Mazda drain plug O-ring - 995641400 
• Mazda oil filter - PE01-14-302 or  PE01-14-302B
• Engine oil Mazda Original Oil 5W30 Ultra (5l.) - 0530-05-TFE

Why do I need an oil change in the Mazda 6 engine?

Timely and proper maintenance of vehicles on the appointed lines will be the key to the constant uninterrupted operation of all auto mechanisms and the prevention of various malfunctions in the future. 

Changing the engine fluid improves the properties of the lubricant, which deteriorate under the influence of external factors, such as cold winters, unforeseen temperature changes and dusty roads (the chemical composition and physical parameters of the lubricant change). 

When is the engine oil and oil filter changed?

• Oil - approximately once every 10-15 thousand km. But here it is also important to take into account the conditions in which the car is operated. For example, if you drive most of the time on dusty roads, sand, or in urban areas you have to stop often, then the period is reduced to 8-10 thousand km.
• Filter - at the same time when the oil is changed. Together they are considered one mechanism, and are also serviced simultaneously. Therefore, replacement is carried out every 10-15 thousand km. mileage (1 time / year).

What oil to fill in Mazda 6?

• Choose engine fluid according to the parameters recommended by the manufacturer in the instruction manual.
• For models manufactured since 2010,  only synthetic oils should be used.
• For cars with gasoline engines, it is recommended to use a fluid of class and viscosity 5W20 or 5W30. For diesel - 5W30 and 10W30.

Warning:

When using motor oils of other companies, the warranty may be voided from the motor.

Mazda recommends using synthetic motor fluid in winter and semi-synthetic fluid in summer. This creates optimal conditions for lubricating units in all modes of engine operation.

Oil tolerancesMazda 6

• API SL / SM or ACEA A5 / A5, viscosity 5W-30 (Mazda Original Oil 5W30 Ultra);
• API SM/SN, 0W-20 viscosity (Mazda Original Oil 0W20 Supra).

Oil volumes:

• in engines MZR and L-8 (1.8) - 4.3 liters;
• in engines MZR and LF (2.0) - 4.3 liters;
• in engines MZR-CD (2.0) - 4.1 liters;
• in engines MZR-CD (2.2) - 4.7 liters;
• for engines L3 (2.3) - 4.4 liters;
• in engines MZR (2.5) - 5.0 l.

Note:

For proper repair, you need to follow all the instructions step by step.

Replacement is best done on a viewing hole or lift. But if this is not possible, you can use the usual jack and racks.

Mazda 6 oil change. Work procedure:

1. Start the engine, warm it up for about five minutes, and stop.

2. Unscrew the oil filler cap and pull out the dipstick (so the liquid will merge from the crankcase much faster).

3. Get under the car and inspect its bottom.

4.  Remove the crankcase protection by first unscrewing all the bolts and fastening clips around the perimeter.

This will open access to the oil pan and filter.

5. The sump drain plug is located on the opposite side of the engine, parallel to the oil filter. Unscrew the plug with a key or a 15 head.

6. Place a suitable container (about 5 liters) under the tray and wait for the liquid to drain completely. 

Warning:

The oil that drips is itself hot! Therefore, at this point in the work, be very careful and take care of your hands.

7. Flush the motor with a special flushing liquid: tighten the drain plug tightly and fill the engine with liquid. Run the car for about 3-5 minutes and turn it off. Drain the rinse into a suitable container.

Note:

This item is not required.

8. Using a special cup extractor or other suitable tool, carefully unscrew the Mazda 6 oil filter.

Note:

Be careful:  when removing the old element, a sufficient amount of hot oil flows out! 

9.  Replace the element with a new one. Apply some fresh engine oil to its sealing gasket.

10. Install the filter element in its place and screw tightly. Do it manually, as using a special tool may damage it.

Mazda 6 oil filter installation location

11. Tighten the drain plug tightly and reinstall the crankcase guard.

12. Go to the engine compartment. Insert a funnel into the filler neck and add oil to the Mazda 6 engine (about 5 liters).

13. Screw on the cover.

14. Lower the Mazda 6 oil dipstick.

15. To circulate the fluid, turn on the engine for a couple of minutes, and then turn it off. Wait until the liquid drains into the pan again and measure its level. If necessary, add fluid and reinstall the dipstick.

Note:

Do not add liquid above the maximum mark - this will inevitably lead to engine breakdown.

16. After starting the engine for the first time, some oil will go away and the level will start to drop. Therefore, check again, and add enough fluid so that the Mazda 6 oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks , closer to the latter.

17.   Screw on the filler cap.

Note:

• Be sure to write down the date when the Mazda 6 oil and filter were changed. 
• Record the mileage of the vehicle so you know when the next procedure is due.

Analogues of other manufacturers of motor fluid:

• Comma XTC5L "Xtech 5W-30" from 1,842 rubles;
• Ford 155D3A "Formula F Fuel Economy HC 5W-30" from 2,009 rubles;
• Total 183199 "QUARTZ 9000 FUTURE NFC 5W-30" from 2,045 rubles;
• Valvoline 872552 "SynPower FE 5W-30" from 2,046 rubles;
• Elf 194839 "Evolution 900 SXR 5W-30" from 2,217 rubles;
• Toyota 08880-80845 "ENGINE OIL 5W-30" from 2,647 rubles;
• Ravenol 4014835851740 "FDS 5W-30" from 2,710 rubles;
• Mazda "Original oil Ultra 5W-30" 0530-05-TFE (5 liters) from 2,817 rubles;
• Motul 102898 "8100 ECO-NERGY 5W-30" from 3 676 rubles.

Note:

• The engine fluid must be  of the correct viscosity!
• Approximate prices are for 5 liters.

​Analogues of other oil filter manufacturers:

• ​Kross KD01-03957 from 120 rubles; Filtron OP 595/1 from 253 rubles;
• Sat ST-15208-AA100 from 136 rubles; Alco SP-1436 from 305 rubles; 
• Sakura C-17410 from 200 rubles; Bosch F 026 407 160 from 481 rubles;
• Nipparts N1313035 from 215 rubles; Mazda PE01-14-302B from 492 rubles;
• Masuma MFC-1912 from 230 rubles; Mazda PE01-14-302 from 800 rubles.
• LYNXauto LC-150 from 239 rubles;

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Source:  carpedia.club