Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Cylinder Block
Purpose, Function
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The cylinder block forms the cylinder and crankcase.
Construction
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The cylinder block consists of the upper cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
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The cylinder block is an open deck type with excellent cooling performance.
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The lightweight cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy with excellent heat dispersion.
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With the adoption of the lower cylinder block, the coupling rigidity of the transaxle and support rigidity of the crankshaft have been improved reducing engine vibration.
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The oil separator function is set to the upper cylinder block, enhancing ventilation of the blow-by gas.
Engine Assembly
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Engine Front Cover
Purpose, Function
The engine front cover covers the front of the engine to prevent engine oil
spillage, noise leakage, and foreign material penetration.
Construction
The engine ...
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Variable Valve Timing Mechanism
Outline
Achieves optimum valve timing according to the driving conditions by the
variable valve timing mechanism changing the phases of the camshaft.
An electric type variable valve timing mechanism on the intake side and a
hydraulic pressure type on the exhaust side has been ad ...
Instrument Cluster
Outline
The instrument cluster centrally controls the speedometer, tachometer, odometer/tachometer,
fuel gauge, warning/indicator lights, trip computer, warning sounds and panel
lights.
Function
The instrument cluster displays the following information to notify the user
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Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance
sched ...
