Car engine lubrication system Mazda 6 (GG)

Lubrication system — general information
The lubrication system works under pressure, the oil passes through the oil filter. Mazda engines are equipped with an environmentally friendly oil filter with a...

Oil pump — general information
The oil pump is installed in the front cover of the engine. The crankshaft drives the inner rotor by the oil pump chain and sprocket. An efficient and compact oil pump...

Oil pan — general information
Two types of oil pans are used - one made of aluminum alloy, thereby reducing the overall weight of the vehicle, and one made of laminated steel. A silicone seal is used...

Oil filter — general information
The oil filter is attached to the right side of the oil level sensor (from the oil pan) on the cylinder block. The filter housing is made of plastic. The oil pressure...

Spray nozzle valve
Pic. 2.45. Oil Spray Nozzle Valve: 1 - nozzle; 2 - valve body; 3 - spring; 4 - oil; 5 - oil channel; 6 - check ball valve Oil spray nozzle valves installed in the...

Oil Spray Nozzle Valve Operation
The oil pressure, acting on the check ball valve in the oil spray nozzle valve, opens and closes the nozzle oil passage and controls the start and stop of oil supply....

Oil pressure check
Attention! A hot engine and oil can cause severe burns. Before checking, stop the engine and wait until the engine and engine oil have cooled down. Remove the lower...

Engine oil change
Place the vehicle on a level surface. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes. Remove the dipstick to measure the oil...

Oil filter replacement
Remove the oil filter drain plug. Pic. 2.202. Oil filter: 1 - sealing ring; 2 - oil filter cover Loosen the oil filter cap 2 turns and drain the engine oil (pic. 2.202)....

Removal and installation of the oil cooler
Remove the lower engine cover. Drain the coolant. Remove the oil filter. Pic. 2.204. Removing the oil cooler: 1 - water hose; 2 - oil cooler housing Remove oil cooler...

Removal and installation of the oil pan
Stop the engine and wait until the engine and engine oil have cooled down. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the bottom protective cover. Drain the engine...

Removal and installation of the oil pump
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the engine oil. Remove the oil pan. Remove the mesh oil filter. Remove the oil pump chain guide. Remove the oil pump chain...