1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 5 min.
4. Remove the dipstick.
5. Verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick and check the engine oil condition.
Engine oil
Engine oil replacementMazda 6 Service Manual: Compression pressure
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
Warning
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn
yourself during removal/installation of each component.
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Recharge it if necessary. (See BATTERY INSPECTION.)
2. Warm up the engine to the no ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pump
OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the en ...