Engine Model L8 or LF

As the power plant in Mazda 3 uses a 4-cylinder engines in which the cylinders are arranged in a single row. Bottom drive tray is closed, forming a housing, which is also the reservoir for the oil needed for lubrication, cooling and protection of engine parts from wear.

All three 16-valve engine with four valves per cylinder. The valves are actuated by two camshafts located at the top through bucket tappets.

This section describes the test procedures and maintenance operations without removing the engine from the car, then discussed in detail the procedure for removal and installation, as well as repair parts described, placed in the block and cylinder head.