Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Filter Replacement
WARNING:
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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
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A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
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Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTION:
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If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.
1. Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No.2) used to remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter using the commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (67 mm {2.6 in} diameter, 14 sided
).
3. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
4. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.
5. Tighten the oil filter according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.
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Tightening torque (reference value)
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12—16 N·m {123—163 kgf·cm, 107—141 in·lbf}
6. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
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If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
7. Inspect the oil level..
8. Install the service hole cover.
Oil Cooler
Purpose, Function
The oil cooler routes engine oil and engine coolant through the interior
and disperses the engine oil heat using the engine coolant. As a result, the
oil temperature is ...
Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder bl ...
Other materials:
Rear Differential Assembly
WARNING:
The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the
rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become
inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury,
therefore do not maintain the rear dif ...
Auto Light System
Outline
The auto light system automatically turns the TNS and headlights on/off according
to the illumination level above and in front of the vehicle.
The auto light system is controlled by the front body control module (FBCM).
The front body control module (FBCM) performs ...
Expansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
