Mazda 3 Service Manual: Crank, Balancer

Engine Assembly

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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Visual Inspection CAUTION: When foreign material such as an iron chip is on the CKP sensor, it can cause abnormal output from the sensor because of flux turbulence and adversely affect ...

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Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel economy. For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol ® (U.S.A. only). Only use SAE 0W ...

Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on. CAUTION: Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touc ...

Engine Oil Level Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Position the vehicle on level ground. 2. Warm up the engine. 3. Stop the engine and allow at least 5 min before continuing. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it cleanly, and reinstall it fully. 5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick. ...