Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil cooler
LF, L3
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil filter cover, and drain the engine oil into a container. (See OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil cooler.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level.
- If necessary, add oil. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
- If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
Oil filter
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For Europe (LF and L3 engine models)
Caution
To avoid damage to the oil filter, use only specified oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter drain plug.
2. Untighten the ...
Oil pan
OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the
engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
1. Disconnect the negative batte ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...