Oil Filter - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

ENGINE OIL, OIL FILTER
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05UODX-011
05UODX-014
ENGINE OIL
INSPECTION
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and
stop it.
3. Wait for five minutes.
4. Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and con-
dition.
6. Add or replace oil as necessary.
Note
• The distance between the Land F marks on the level
gauge represents
0.8
liter
(0.85
US qt,
0.70
Imp qt).
REPLACEMENT
Warning
• Be careful when draining; the oil is hot.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and
stop it.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and the oil pan drain plug.
3. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque:
29-41
N·m
(3.0-4.2
m-kg,
22-30
ft-Ib)
5. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of en-
gine oil.
6. Refit the oil filler cap.
Oil pan capacity: 3.2 liters (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)
7. Run the engine and check for leaks.
8. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
OIL FILTER
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the oil filter with a suitable wrench.
2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the
engine.
3. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the rubber seal
of the new filter.
4. Install the oil filter and tighten it by hand until the rubber
seal contacts the base.
5. Tighten the filter 1 and 1/6 turn with a filter wrench.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.
7. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Oil filter capacity: 0.17 liter (0.18 US qt, 0.15 Imp qt)
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