ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]

Warning

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

• 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.

• 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 fail 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 under cover.

4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

5. Drain the engine oil into a container.

6. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new the washer.

Tightening torque

29.4-41.2 N·m {3.0-4.2 kgf·m, 21.7-30.3 ft·lbf}

Caution

• Use only the specified engine oil. Using other engine oil may cause the diesel particulate filter to deteriorate.

Note

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

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

Note

• The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE [Mazda6]) can only be supported with the use of the following oils.

• There are two different types of X-F-L intervals on the oil level gauge. Refer to the engine oil level (reference quantity) and add the appropriate engine oil to the specified amount.

Recommended engine oil

Item	Specification
Grade	ACEA C1 or JASO DL-1
Viscosity (SAE)	5W-30

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)

Item		Specification
Dipstick type A	Oil replacement	4.5 L {4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt}
	Oil and oil filter replacement	4.7 L {5.0 US qt, 4.1 Imp qt}
	Total (dry engine)	5.1 L {5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt}
Dipstick type B	Oil replacement	3.9 L {4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt}
	Oil and oil filter replacement	4.1 L {4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt}
	Total (dry engine)	4.5 L {4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt}

8. Install the oil filler cap.

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

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

10. Inspect the oil level.

• Verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick.

11. Install the under cover.

12. Perform engine oil data reset procedure after replacing the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL DATA RESET [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)