Purpose, Function
The engine oil solenoid valve switches the hydraulic transmission passage in accordance with the driving conditions and the oil pump drive resistance is reduced by controlling oil pump discharging pressure in two steps.
Construction
The engine oil solenoid valve is installed on the right side of the cylinder block.

The engine oil solenoid valve has the following parts:

A duty drive type has been adopted.
Operation
The oil passage in the solenoid valve is switched according to the control signal (duty signal) from the PCM.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Engine Oil Solenoid Valve Removal/Installation
Front Oil Seal ReplacementFront Pillar Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. Drill holes for the plug welding before installing the new parts.
3. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit p ...
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that ...
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 ...