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Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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	3
		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
			General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
			The mechanical part of engines
			Appendix 1
				Lubrication system
					Checking oil pressure
					Replacing the engine oil
					Changing the oil filter
					Removal and installation of the oil cooler
					Removing and installing oil pan
					Removal and installation of the oil pump
				Cooling system
				Fuel system
				The exhaust system
			Annex 2
			Appendix 3
			Engine Z6 - mechanical part
			Lubrication system
			Cooling system
			Intake system
			Fuel system
			Exhaust and Emission
			Ignition system
			Control system
			Tables
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

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Changing the oil filter

Remove the drain plug of the oil filter.

Fig. 2.202. Oil filter: 1 - a sealing ring; 2 - a cover of the oil filter

Remove the oil filter cover 2 turns and drain the engine oil (Fig. 2.202).

Remove the oil filter.

Use a clean cloth to wipe the seat surface on the adapter and the oil filter cover.

Apply clean oil to a new O-ring of the new oil filter and drain plug of the new oil filter.

Fig. 2.203. The components of the oil filter: 1 - adapter; 2 - O-ring cover; 3 - Cover; 4 - a sealing ring of the drain plug; 5 - drain plug

Install the oil filter, oil filter drain plug and oil filter cover (Fig. 2.203).

Tighten the cap of the oil filter and drain plug of the oil filter.

Torque:

Cover the oil filter - 30-35 Nm;

drain plug oil filter - 9. 0-11 Nm.

Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

Check the oil level. If necessary, add oil.

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