PID/DATA Monitor Inspection

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Verify that there is no engine oil leakage.
- If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
Inspect the engine oil level. (See Engine Oil Level Sensor Removal/Installation .)
Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
Access the PID/DATA monitor item EOL using the M-MDS. (See On-board Diagnostic Test .)
Verify that the PID EOL value and the engine oil amount measured using the dipstick are same.

Fig 1: Checking PID Oil Level Value And Engine Oil Amount Measured Using Dipstick
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR OUTPUT VALUE (REFERENCE)

Dipstick	PID EOL Value
Close to MAX	Approx. 78 mm {3.1 in}
Close to MIN	Approx. 55 mm {2.2 in}

If it cannot be verified, replace the engine oil level sensor. (See Engine Oil Level Sensor Removal/Installation .)