Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
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Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
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The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
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A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
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The bypass valve is equipped as a detour if the oil filter element becomes clogged.
Oil Filter Replacement
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported ...
Oil Jet Valve
Purpose, Function
The oil jet valve injects engine oil on the back of the piston to cool the
piston.
Construction
The oil jet valve is installed into the cylinder block.
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Other materials:
Auto Light Sensor
Purpose
The auto light sensor detects the illumination level above and in front of
the vehicle and outputs it to the front body control module (FBCM).
Function
The auto-light sensor uses the upward illumination level sensor to detect
the illumination level above the vehicle ...
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection
Intake CMP Sensor
Visual inspection
CAUTION:
When replacing the CMP sensor, make sure there is no foreign material on
it such as metal shavings. If it is installed with foreign material, the sensor
output signal will malfunction resulting from fluctuation in magnetic flux and
caus ...
Piston, Piston Ring, Piston Pin
Purpose, Function
Piston
The piston in the cylinder of the cylinder block moves reciprocally by the
pressure received when the air-fuel mixture combusts.
Piston ring
The piston ring consists of the compression ring (top ring, second ring)
and the oil ring, and has the foll ...
