What happens when you change the oil in a Mazda 6?
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your 6 and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your 6 for potential trouble spots.
How do you change the oil in a Mazda Miata?
For most Mazdas, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Mazda MX-5 Miata oil filter wrench.
Do you need an oil filter wrench for a Mazda 6?
If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Mazda 6 oil filter wrench. If your 6 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your 6.
Where is the oil life meter on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda oil-life meter is located on the information display on the dashboard, and will count down from 100% oil life to 0% oil life as you continue to drive the vehicle, at which point the computer will trigger a reminder for you to schedule an oil change.
How do you change the oil in a Mazda 4 cylinder?
Find the engine oil filter on your Mazda. Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter. Remove the old engine oil filter. Install the new filter on your Mazda. Tighten it by hand. Locate the oil fill hole on top of the engine. Add the recommended engine oil. Check the oil level after you add 80% of the capacity. Don’t overfill the engine with oil.
What kind of oil does a Mazda 6 use?
If your 6 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your 6. Most Mazdas have the oil type printed on the oil cap – it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40.
If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Mazda 6 oil filter wrench. If your 6 is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your 6.
The Mazda oil-life meter is located on the information display on the dashboard, and will count down from 100% oil life to 0% oil life as you continue to drive the vehicle, at which point the computer will trigger a reminder for you to schedule an oil change.