Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 517

2008 ENGINE

Lubrication (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9

LUBRICATION SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX [MZI-3.7]

Fig. 1: Identifying Lubrication Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Warm up the engine.

3. Stop the engine and allow approx. 5 min before continuing.

4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinstall it fully.

5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the L and F marks on the dipstick.

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If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil.

Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Oil Level In Dipstick
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7]

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

4. Drain the engine oil into a container.

5. Inspect the rubber seal of the oil pan drain plug and make sure there are no cracks, deterioration, or

damage.

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If necessary, replace the oil pan drain plug.

6. Clean the flange surface (seal rubber) on the oil pan drain plug, then install the oil pan drain plug.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque

27 N.m {2.8 kgf.m, 20 ft.lbf}

WARNING:

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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the
engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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7. Refill with the following type and amount of the engine oil.

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity)

Oil replacement: 4.7 L {5.0 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt}

Oil and oil filter replacement: 5.2 L {5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt}

Total (dry engine): 5.9 L {6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt}

Engine oil specification

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION

8. Install the oil filler cap.

9. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

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If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

10. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].)

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT [MZI-3.7]

NOTE:

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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.

Item

U.S.A. and CANADA

Except U.S.A. and CANADA

Engine oil grade

Engine oil viscosity

5W-20

WARNING:

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Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the

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1. Remove the oil filter using a oil filter wrench.

2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter adapter and the oil filter.

3. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.

4. Install the oil filter until the O-ring contacts the sealing surface.

5. Tighten the oil filter 3/4 turns by hand.

6. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

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If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

7. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].)

Fig. 3: Removing Oil Filter
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

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.

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

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