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 ReplacementManual Transaxle Operation
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by
mistake.
Push the shift lever downward a ...
Power Brake Unit Inspection
NOTE:
The following inspection methods are simple inspection methods to judge the
function of the power brake unit.
If there is any malfunction in the power brake unit, replace the power brake
unit as a single unit.
Without Using SST
Operation inspection
1. With the eng ...
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance
sched ...