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 block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.

The bypass valve is equipped as a detour if the oil filter element becomes clogged.

Oil Filter Replacement
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Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Electrical Fan Control
Outline
Through cooling of the radiator and condenser by operation of the cooling
fan according to vehicle conditions, engine reliability and cooling performance
have been improved.
Block Diagram
Operation
The PCM determines the demand airflow volume by the following c ...