Mazda 6 Quiz
Lubrication system

Oil pan

In this manual: Lubrication system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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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 battery cable.

2. Remove the under cover.

3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)

4. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect the oil level. (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 Pan Installation Note

1. Use a square ruler to unite the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.


2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.


3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.

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