Oil Filter Replacement - Mazda RX-8 Manual

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OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious

Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin

by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

When removing the oil filter, cover up the surrounding area with cloth to prevent oil in the filter from

spilling on other parts.

In case you spill the engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the

spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

Since two types of the oil filters have been adopted, make sure to choose the appropriate procedure

according to the oil filter manufacturer (Tokyo Roki or Denso) indicated on the label of the filter.

1. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Remove the oil filter using the SST.

3. Clean the installation surface of the oil filter.

4. Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.

5. When the O-ring contacts the oil filter installation surface, turn the filter another one rotation by hand.

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