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Mazda 6 V6-3.0L (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.0L
Year
2007
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [L3, AJ]

Warning:
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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

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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:
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In case you spill the 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.

L3

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
5. Drain the engine oil into a container.
6. Inspect the rubber seal of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks or damage.

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If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.

7. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque

25 - 30 Nm (2.6 - 3.0 kgf.m, 19 - 22 ft. lbf)

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

8. Refill the following type and amount of the engine oil.

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Specification

9. Install the oil filler cap.

10. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

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