ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]

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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. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the service hole cover (installed to aerodynamic under cover No.2) used to drain the engine oil. (if equipped)

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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 gasket.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque

30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}

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 with the following type and amount of the engine oil.

Recommended engine oil [MZR 2.0]

Item	Specifications
Item	Europe					Except Europe
Grade	API SL or ACEA A5	API SL or ACEA A3	API SM	API SM or ACEA A3/A5	API SL/SM or ACEA A3/A5	API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM or ILSAC GF-2/GF-3/GF-4	API SM or ILSAC GF-4	API SM or ACEA A3
Viscosity (SAE)	5W-30	0W-30, 10W-40	0W-20	0W-20	5W-30, 5W-20, 10W-40	40, 30, 20W-20, 20, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 15W-50, 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40	0W-20^*1	0W-30^*2
Remarks	Mazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g.			—		—

*1 :L.H.D, ATX only

*2 :Russia only

Recommended engine oil [MZR 2.5]

Item	Specifications
Grade	API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM or ILSAC GF-2/GF-3/GF-4
Viscosity (SAE)	40, 30, 20W-20, 20, 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 15W-50, 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40

Engine oil capacity [MZR 2.0] (approx. quantity)

Oil replacement: 3.9 L {4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt}

Oil and oil filter replacement: 4.3 L {4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt}

Total (dry engine): 4.6 L {4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt}

Engine oil capacity [MZR 2.5] (approx. quantity)

Oil replacement: 4.6 L {4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt}

Oil and oil filter replacement: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt}

Total (dry engine): 5.5 L {5.8 US qt, 4.8 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, repair or replace the applicable part.

10. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

11. Install the service hole cover. (if equipped)