Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

ENGINE OIL, OIL FILTER

D-5prose procedure

INSPECTION

Engine oil inspection

  1. 1
    Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
  2. 2
    Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it.
  3. 3
    Wait for five minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and condition.
    Photograph showing the oil level gauge (dipstick) being checked in the engine bay, with a close-up inset of the dipstick blade showing the L and F marks.
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  5. 5
    Add or replace oil as necessary.

REPLACEMENT

Engine oil replacement

  1. 1
    Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and stop it.
  2. 2
    Remove the oil filler cap and the oil pan drain plug.
    Photograph of the engine underside showing the oil pan drain plug being loosened. Label: 'DRAIN PLUG'.
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  3. 3
    Drain the oil into a suitable container.
  4. 4
    Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
  5. 5
    Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of engine oil.
    Photograph of the engine showing oil being poured into the oil filler.
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  6. 6
    Refit the oil filler cap.
  7. 7
    Run the engine and check for leaks.
  8. 8
    Check the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Tightening torque (drain plug)
29 - 41N·m
Oil pan capacity
3.2 liters (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)

OIL FILTER

REPLACEMENT

Oil filter replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the oil filter with a suitable wrench.
    Photograph of the oil filter cartridge being held by hand for inspection/installation.
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  2. 2
    Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the engine.
  3. 3
    Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the rubber seal of the new filter.
  4. 4
    Install the oil filter and tighten it by hand until the rubber seal contacts the base.
  5. 5
    Tighten the filter 1 and 1/6 turn with a filter wrench.
    Photograph of the oil filter being tightened with an arrow and label '1 AND 1/6 TURN' indicating the tightening angle.
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  6. 6
    Start the engine and check for leaks.
  7. 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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