Engine Oil Leak from Drain Plug – 2012-2014 Mazda

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MULTI-MODEL – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM DRAIN PLUG

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2012-2013 Mazda3 vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine

2014 Mazda3 (Japan built) vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine with VINs lower than JM1 BM ****** 111726 (produced before September 05, 2013)

2013-2014 CX-5 vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine with VINs lower than JM3 KE ****** 388590 (produced before September 05, 2013)

Vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine may experience engine oil seepage from drain plug after the engine oil is replaced even if the plug is tightened to the specified torque with a new gasket.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 30-41 N·m {3.1-4.1 kgf·m, 23-30 ft·lbf}

 

Seating surface of the oil pan for the drain plug may have poor flatness due to improper spot welding and/or the surface may have gotten a scratch during manufacturing process.

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Replace the engine oil pan. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual section 01-11.

 

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST) INFORMATION

Part NumberDescriptionQty.Note
Locally SourcedOil Pan Separator Tool1
Oil Pan Separator Tool

 

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part NumberDescriptionQty.Note
PE07-10-400 Engine Oil Leak from Drain Plug - 2012-2014 Mazda | small lightOil Pan12012-2013 Mazda3
PE01-10-400 Engine Oil Leak from Drain Plug - 2012-2014 Mazda | small lightOil Pan12014 Mazda3, CX-5

 

CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Part NumberDescriptionQty.
5555-SE-001Silicone Sealant1

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Castrol GTX Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil, 5 Quarts
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