ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS [LF, L3]

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Item

Engine type

LF engine unleaded fuel model

LF engine leaded fuel model

L3 engine

MECHANICAL

Type

Gasoline, 4‐cycle

Cylinder arrangement and number

In-line, 4‐cylinder

Combustion chamber

Pentroof

Valve system

DOHC, timing chain driven, 16 valves

Displacement

(ml {cc, cu in})

1,999 {1,999, 121.9}

2,261 {2,261, 137.9}

Bore × stroke

(mm {in})

87.5 × 83.1 {3.44 ×3.27}

87.5 × 94.0 {3.44 × 3.70}

Compression ratio

Taiwan specs.: 10.8:1

Except Taiwan specs.: 10.0:1

10.6:1

Compression pressure

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}[rpm])

Taiwan specs.: 1,720 {17.5, 249}[300]

Except Taiwan specs.: 1,400 {14.3, 203}[300]

1,430 {14.6, 208}[290]

Valve timing

IN

Open

BTDC (°)

4

0—25

Close

ABDC (°)

52

0—37

EX

Open

BBDC (°)

37

42

Close

ATDC (°)

4

5

Valve clearance

[engine cold]

(mm {in})

IN

0.22—0.28 {0.0087—0.0110} (0.25 ± 0.03 {0.0098 ± 0.0011})

EX

0.27—0.33 {0.0106—0.0130} (0.30 ± 0.03 {0.0118 ± 0.0011})

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Lubrication system

Force-fed type

Oil cooler^*1

Water-cooled

Oil pressure

(approximate quantity)

[oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}]

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}) min. [rpm]

234—521

{2.39—5.31, 33.9—75.5}

[3,000]

395—649

{4.03—6.61, 57.3—94.1}

[3,000]

Oil pump

Type

Trochoid gear type

Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)

450—550

{4.59—5.61, 65.3—79.8}

500—600

{5.09—6.11, 72.6—87.0}

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})

Oil filter

Type

Full-flow, paper element

Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)

80—120 {0.9—1.2, 12.8—17.0}

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})

Oil capacity (approximate quantity)

Total (dry engine)

4.6 {4.8, 4.0}

Dipstick A:

4.2 {4.4, 3.7}^*2

Dipstick B:

5.1 {5.4, 4.5}^*2

(L {US qt, lmp qt})

Oil replacement

3.9 {4.0, 3.4}

Dipstick A:

3.1 {3.3, 2.7}^*2

Dipstick B:

4.0 {4.2, 3.5}^*2

(L {US qt, lmp qt})

Oil and oil filter replacement

4.3 {4.5, 3.8}

Dipstick A:

3.5 {3.7, 3.1}^*2

Dipstick B:

4.4 {4.6, 3.9}^*2

(L {US qt, lmp qt})

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system

Water-cooled, Electromotive

Coolant capacity

(Approximate quantity)

(L {US qt, lmp qt})

7.5 {7.9, 6.6}

Water pump

Type

Centrifugal, V‐ribbed belt-driven

Thermostat

Type

Wax, bottom-bypass

Opening temperature

(°C {°F})

80—84 {176—183}

Full-open temperature

(°C {°F})

97 {206}

Full-open lift

(mm {in})

More than 8.0 {0.31}

Radiator

Type

Corrugated fin

Cap valve opening pressure

113—142 {1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})

INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM

Air cleaner element

Type

Paper element (dry type)

IAC valve

Type

Duty control

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel injector

Type

Hi-ohmic

Type of fuel delivery

Top-feed

Type of drive

Voltage

Fuel pressure regulator

Regulating pressure

Approx. 392 {4.0, 56.9}

(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})

Fuel tank

Capacity

64 {68, 56}

(L {US qt, lmp qt})

Fuel

Specification

Unleaded (RON 90 or above)

leaded (RON 85 or above)

Unleaded (RON 95 or above)

EMISSION SYSTEM

Catalyst

Type

TWC (monolythic)

EGR control

Type

Stepping motor type

Evaporative emission control system

Type

Canister type

PCV system

Type

Closed type

CHARGING SYSTEM

Battery

Type and capacity

(5-hour rate)

Australian specs.

50D20L (40)

General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.

50D20L (40), 75D23L (52)^*3, 75D26L (52)^*3

50D20L (40),

80D26L (55)^*3

Voltage

(V)

12

Generator

Output

(V‐A)

12-90

Regulated voltage

Controlled by PCM

Self-diagnosis function

IGNITION SYSTEM

Ignition system

Type

DEI (Double electronic ignition)

Spark advance

Electronic

Firing order

1—3—4—2

Spark plug

Type

NGK

ITR6F-13

STARTING SYSTEM

Starter

Type

Coaxial reduction

Output

(kW)

1.0

1.4

Item	Engine type
MECHANICAL
Type	Gasoline, 4‐cycle
Cylinder arrangement and number	In-line, 4‐cylinder
Combustion chamber	Pentroof
Valve system	DOHC, timing chain driven, 16 valves
Displacement	(ml {cc, cu in})	1,999 {1,999, 121.9}	2,261 {2,261, 137.9}
Bore × stroke	(mm {in})	87.5 × 83.1 {3.44 ×3.27}	87.5 × 94.0 {3.44 × 3.70}
Compression ratio	Taiwan specs.: 10.8:1 Except Taiwan specs.: 10.0:1	10.6:1
Compression pressure	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}[rpm])	Taiwan specs.: 1,720 {17.5, 249}[300] Except Taiwan specs.: 1,400 {14.3, 203}[300]	1,430 {14.6, 208}[290]
Valve timing	IN	Open	BTDC (°)	4	0—25
Close	ABDC (°)	52	0—37
EX	Open	BBDC (°)	37	42
Close	ATDC (°)	4	5
Valve clearance [engine cold]	(mm {in})	IN	0.22—0.28 {0.0087—0.0110} (0.25 ± 0.03 {0.0098 ± 0.0011})
EX	0.27—0.33 {0.0106—0.0130} (0.30 ± 0.03 {0.0118 ± 0.0011})
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Lubrication system	Force-fed type
Oil cooler^*1	Water-cooled
Oil pressure (approximate quantity) [oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}]	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}) min. [rpm]	234—521 {2.39—5.31, 33.9—75.5} [3,000]	395—649 {4.03—6.61, 57.3—94.1} [3,000]
Oil pump	Type	Trochoid gear type
Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)	450—550 {4.59—5.61, 65.3—79.8}	500—600 {5.09—6.11, 72.6—87.0}
(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})
Oil filter	Type	Full-flow, paper element
Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)	80—120 {0.9—1.2, 12.8—17.0}
(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})
Oil capacity (approximate quantity)	Total (dry engine)	4.6 {4.8, 4.0}	Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7}^2 Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5}^2
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
Oil replacement	3.9 {4.0, 3.4}	Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7}^2 Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5}^2
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
Oil and oil filter replacement	4.3 {4.5, 3.8}	Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1}^2 Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9}^2
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system	Water-cooled, Electromotive
Coolant capacity (Approximate quantity)	(L {US qt, lmp qt})	7.5 {7.9, 6.6}
Water pump	Type	Centrifugal, V‐ribbed belt-driven
Thermostat	Type	Wax, bottom-bypass
Opening temperature	(°C {°F})	80—84 {176—183}
Full-open temperature	(°C {°F})	97 {206}
Full-open lift	(mm {in})	More than 8.0 {0.31}
Radiator	Type	Corrugated fin
Cap valve opening pressure	113—142 {1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}
(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})
INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
Air cleaner element	Type	Paper element (dry type)
IAC valve	Type	Duty control
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel injector	Type	Hi-ohmic
Type of fuel delivery	Top-feed
Type of drive	Voltage
Fuel pressure regulator	Regulating pressure	Approx. 392 {4.0, 56.9}
(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})
Fuel tank	Capacity	64 {68, 56}
(L {US qt, lmp qt})
Fuel	Specification	Unleaded (RON 90 or above)	leaded (RON 85 or above)	Unleaded (RON 95 or above)
EMISSION SYSTEM
Catalyst	Type	TWC (monolythic)
EGR control	Type	Stepping motor type
Evaporative emission control system	Type	Canister type
PCV system	Type	Closed type
CHARGING SYSTEM
Battery	Type and capacity (5-hour rate)	Australian specs.	50D20L (40)
General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.	50D20L (40), 75D23L (52)^3, 75D26L (52)^3	50D20L (40), 80D26L (55)^*3
Voltage		(V)	12
Generator	Output		(V‐A)	12-90
Regulated voltage		Controlled by PCM
Self-diagnosis function
IGNITION SYSTEM
Ignition system	Type		DEI (Double electronic ignition)
Spark advance		Electronic
Firing order		1—3—4—2
Spark plug	Type		NGK	ITR6F-13
STARTING SYSTEM
Starter	Type		Coaxial reduction
Output		(kW)	1.0	1.4

*1 :General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.

*2 :Always verify the oil level with the dipsticks since the engine oil capacity differs according to dipstick specifications. (See Mazda6 Workshop Manual Section 01-11.)

*3 :Intensely hot area

Recommended Engine oil

Item				LF, L3
Engine oil	Grade			API SG, SH, SJ, SL / ILSAC GF-2, GF-3
Engine oil	Viscosity (SAE)			40, 30, 20, 20W-20, 10W-30,10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, 15W-50, 5W-20, 5W-30

Cooling fan

Item			Engine type
Item			LF (Australian specs.)	L3 (Australian specs.)	LF, L3 (General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.)
Type			Electrical
Blade	Outer diameter	(mm {in})	300 {11.8}	320 {12.6}
Blade	Number of blades	(sheet)	Cooling fan No.1: 5 Cooling fan No.2: 7	Cooling fan No.1: 7 Cooling fan No.2: 5

Item				Engine type
Item				LF engine unleaded fuel model	LF engine leaded fuel model	L3 engine
MECHANICAL
Type				Gasoline, 4‐cycle
Cylinder arrangement and number				In-line, 4‐cylinder
Combustion chamber				Pentroof
Valve system				DOHC, timing chain driven, 16 valves
Displacement		(ml {cc, cu in})		1,999 {1,999, 121.9}		2,261 {2,261, 137.9}
Bore × stroke		(mm {in})		87.5 × 83.1 {3.44 ×3.27}		87.5 × 94.0 {3.44 × 3.70}
Compression ratio				Taiwan specs.: 10.8:1 Except Taiwan specs.: 10.0:1		10.6:1
Compression pressure		(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}[rpm])		Taiwan specs.: 1,720 {17.5, 249}[300] Except Taiwan specs.: 1,400 {14.3, 203}[300]		1,430 {14.6, 208}[290]
Valve timing	IN	Open	BTDC (°)	4		0—25
	IN	Close	ABDC (°)	52		0—37
	EX	Open	BBDC (°)	37		42
	EX	Close	ATDC (°)	4		5
Valve clearance [engine cold]		(mm {in})	IN	0.22—0.28 {0.0087—0.0110} (0.25 ± 0.03 {0.0098 ± 0.0011})
Valve clearance [engine cold]		(mm {in})	EX	0.27—0.33 {0.0106—0.0130} (0.30 ± 0.03 {0.0118 ± 0.0011})
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Lubrication system				Force-fed type
Oil cooler^*1				Water-cooled
Oil pressure (approximate quantity) [oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}]		(kPa {kgf/cm², psi}) min. [rpm]		234—521 {2.39—5.31, 33.9—75.5} [3,000]		395—649 {4.03—6.61, 57.3—94.1} [3,000]
Oil pump	Type			Trochoid gear type
	Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)			450—550 {4.59—5.61, 65.3—79.8}		500—600 {5.09—6.11, 72.6—87.0}
	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})			450—550 {4.59—5.61, 65.3—79.8}		500—600 {5.09—6.11, 72.6—87.0}
Oil filter	Type			Full-flow, paper element
	Relief valve opening pressure (approximate quantity)			80—120 {0.9—1.2, 12.8—17.0}
	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})			80—120 {0.9—1.2, 12.8—17.0}
Oil capacity (approximate quantity)	Total (dry engine)			4.6 {4.8, 4.0}		Dipstick A: 4.2 {4.4, 3.7}^2 Dipstick B: 5.1 {5.4, 4.5}^2
	(L {US qt, lmp qt})			4.6 {4.8, 4.0}
	Oil replacement			3.9 {4.0, 3.4}		Dipstick A: 3.1 {3.3, 2.7}^2 Dipstick B: 4.0 {4.2, 3.5}^2
	(L {US qt, lmp qt})			3.9 {4.0, 3.4}
	Oil and oil filter replacement			4.3 {4.5, 3.8}		Dipstick A: 3.5 {3.7, 3.1}^2 Dipstick B: 4.4 {4.6, 3.9}^2
	(L {US qt, lmp qt})			4.3 {4.5, 3.8}
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system				Water-cooled, Electromotive
Coolant capacity (Approximate quantity)		(L {US qt, lmp qt})		7.5 {7.9, 6.6}
Water pump	Type			Centrifugal, V‐ribbed belt-driven
Thermostat	Type			Wax, bottom-bypass
	Opening temperature		(°C {°F})	80—84 {176—183}
	Full-open temperature		(°C {°F})	97 {206}
	Full-open lift		(mm {in})	More than 8.0 {0.31}
Radiator	Type			Corrugated fin
	Cap valve opening pressure			113—142 {1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}
	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})			113—142 {1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}
INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
Air cleaner element	Type			Paper element (dry type)
IAC valve	Type			Duty control
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel injector	Type			Hi-ohmic
	Type of fuel delivery			Top-feed
	Type of drive			Voltage
Fuel pressure regulator	Regulating pressure			Approx. 392 {4.0, 56.9}
Fuel pressure regulator	(kPa {kgf/cm², psi})			Approx. 392 {4.0, 56.9}
Fuel tank	Capacity			64 {68, 56}
Fuel tank	(L {US qt, lmp qt})			64 {68, 56}
Fuel	Specification			Unleaded (RON 90 or above)	leaded (RON 85 or above)	Unleaded (RON 95 or above)
EMISSION SYSTEM
Catalyst	Type			TWC (monolythic)
EGR control	Type			Stepping motor type
Evaporative emission control system	Type			Canister type
PCV system	Type			Closed type
CHARGING SYSTEM
Battery	Type and capacity (5-hour rate)	Australian specs.		50D20L (40)
	Type and capacity (5-hour rate)	General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs.		50D20L (40), 75D23L (52)^3, 75D26L (52)^3		50D20L (40), 80D26L (55)^*3
	Voltage		(V)	12
Generator	Output		(V‐A)	12-90
	Regulated voltage			Controlled by PCM
	Self-diagnosis function			Controlled by PCM
IGNITION SYSTEM
Ignition system	Type			DEI (Double electronic ignition)
	Spark advance			Electronic
	Firing order			1—3—4—2
Spark plug	Type		NGK	ITR6F-13
STARTING SYSTEM
Starter	Type			Coaxial reduction
Starter	Output		(kW)	1.0		1.4