Lubrication; Lubrication System Flow Chart; Oil Filter Construction; Oil Cooler Construction - Mazda RX-8 2004 Service Highlights

LUBRICATION SYSTEM FLOW CHART

METERING OIL PUMP
OIL COOLER*
*: HIGH POWER
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OIL FILTER CONSTRUCTION

• A full-flow type oil filter, one with an outer diameter of 65 mm {2.56 in} (Denso*), or another with a diameter of
68 mm {2.68 in} (Tokyo Roki) have been adopted. The oil filter manufacturer (Denso or Tokyo Roki) is indicated
on the label of the filter.
* : Used on assembly line
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OIL COOLER CONSTRUCTION

• A large-sized, air-cooled type oil cooler has been adopted to handle the heat load resulting from the high
engine output.
• The oil cooler component is composed of an oil cooler body made of aluminum, and an oil cooler duct made of
rubber.
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LUBRICATION

OIL PAN
OIL PUMP
OIL
STRAINER
OIL COOLER
OUTER
DIAMETER
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OIL FILTER
OIL PRESSURE
REGULATOR VALVE
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