Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 Box Body / Hatchback (BM) 1.5 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for 3 Box Body / Hatchback (BM) and other MAZDA models

Oil filter

Oil filter for 3 Box Body / Hatchback (BM) Petrol (101 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). List of the tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Oil filter cup socket 65/14F
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). AUTODOC experts recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 2

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). Professionals recommend:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 5

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 6

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
Step 7

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 8

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 10

Clean the oil filter seat.

Step 11

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Lower the car.
Step 13

Open the hood.

Step 14

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 15

Unscrew the oil filler plug.

Step 16

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 17

Insert the funnel.

Step 18

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). Tip:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 19

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 20

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 21

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 22

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 23

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 24

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 25

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 3 Kasten / Schrägheck (BM). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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