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Mazda 3 L4-2.3L (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Mazda
Model
3
Engine
L4-2.3L
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 

Warning:
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Remove and install all parts when the engine Is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.

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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.

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Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after working with engine oil.
 

Caution:  In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe It off completely. If you fall to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes
because of the heat.

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Drain the engine oil into a container.
5. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque 30 - 41 Nm (3.0 - 4.2 kgf-m, 22 - 30 ft. lbs.) 

Note:  The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to the replacement method, oil temperature, etc. Verify the oil level after
engine oil replacement.

6. Refill the engine with the type and amount of engine oil specified in the table.

Engine oil specification 

Oil capacity (approx. quantity)

7. Install the oil filler cap. 
8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

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If there is oil leakage, find the cause and repair or replace the applicable part. 

9. Inspect the oil level.

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