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:
If engine oil is spilled 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. Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) used to remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter using the commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (67 mm {2.6 in} diameter, 14 sided
).
3. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
4. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.
5. Tighten the oil filter according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.
12—16 N·m {123—163 kgf·cm, 107—141 in·lbf}
6. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
7. Inspect the oil level..
8. Install the service hole cover.
High Mount Brake Light
Purpose
The high-mount brake light signals vehicles to the rear that the vehicle
is stopped.
Function
The high-mount brake light illuminates in conjunction with the operation
of the brake light switch.
Construction
The high-mount brake light is positioned on th ...
Towing
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger
safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will
affect handling, braking, ...
Thermostat Inspection
1. Remove the thermostat..
2. Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
3. Place the thermostat in water.
WARNING:
During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and can cause
severe burns. Do not touch the thermostat and water.
4. Heat the water and c ...