Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Oil Jet Valve
Purpose, Function
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The oil jet valve injects engine oil on the back of the piston to cool the piston.
Construction
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The oil jet valve is installed into the cylinder block.
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The oil jet valve is built into the check ball and spring.
Operation
1. When the oil pressure applied to the check ball exceeds the spring force, the check ball and spring are pressed down.
2. The oil passage is opened to the nozzle and engine oil is injected to the back side of the piston.
3. When the oil pressure applied to the check ball is lower than the spring force, the spring presses up the check ball.
4. The oil passage to the nozzle is closed and the injection of engine oil stops.
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 ...
Oil Pan Removal/Installation
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 ...
Other materials:
Oil Strainer
Purpose, Function
The oil strainer suctions the engine oil in the oil pan using the oil pump
vacuum. The engine oil is filtered by the internal filter at that time.
Construction
The oil strainer is installed on the suction port of the oil pump.
The oil strain ...
Main Silencer
Purpose, Function
Reduces the exhaust noise.
Construction
The main silencer is installed to the vehicle rear, under the trunk compartment.
2WD
AWD
The main silencer consists of the filters, holder, set plates and stiffener.
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Security Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the driver that the immobilizer system is operating.
Function
If a malfunction is detected in the immobilizer system, the DTC can be verified
by the flashing pattern of the security indicator light.
Construction
The security indicator light is bui ...
