Engine Oil Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands Is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
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.

CAUTION:

If engine oil is spilled 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.

Position the vehicle on level ground.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No. 2) used to drain the engine oil.
Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Drain the engine oil into a container.
Install the oil pan drain plug with a new gasket.
Oil pan drain plug tightening torque

30-41 N.m {3.1-4.1 kgf.m, 23-30 ft.lbf}
NOTE:
- The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to factors such as the replacement method and oil temperature. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Under Cover, Service Hole Cover, Clip And Screw
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Refill with the following type and amount of engine oil.

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION

Item	U.S.A. and CANADA	Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Engine oil grade	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Engine oil grade	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	API SM or ILSAC
Engine oil viscosity	0W-20	5W-30 (If SAE 5W-30 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.)

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)

Oil replacement: 4.3 L {4.5 US qt, 3.8 lmp qt}

Oil and oil filter replacement: 4.5 L {4.8 US qt, 4.0 lmp qt}

Total (dry engine): 5.4 L {5.7 US qt, 4.8 lmp qt}

Install the oil filler cap.
Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
Install the service hole cover.