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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pressure inspection

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Lubrication system / Oil pressure inspection

Warning

1. Remove the under cover.

2. Remove the oil pressure switch.

3. Screw the SST

into the oil pressure switch installation hole.


4. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

5. Run the engine at the specified speed, and note the gauge readings.

Note

Oil pressure [Oil temperature: 100 ° C{212°F}]: L8, LF :
234-521 kPa {2.39-5.31 kgf/cm2, 33.9-75.5 psi} min. [ 3,000rpm]

L3 :
395-649 kPa {4.03-6.61 kgf/cm2, 57.3-94.1 psi} min. [ 3,000rpm]

6. Stop the engine and wait until it is cool.

7. Remove the SST

.

Caution

8. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.


9. Install the oil pressure switch.

Tightening torque: 12-18 N·m {1.2-1.8 kgf·m, 9-13 ft·lbf}

10. Install the under cover.

11. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.

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