How Do You Replace The Oil Pan Gasket In A Mazda 6?
A puddle of oil under your Mazda 6 may indicate a worn out oil pan gasket. If you have a Mazda 6 with a smaller 1.8-L engine, changing the oil pan gasket is fairly easy. However, it becomes more complicated in larger engines, and involves removing many of the engine components. Here’s how to change the oil pan gasket in the 2002 through 2007 model Mazda 6. Jack up the front end of the Mazda 6, secure it safely on a jack stand and block up the rear wheels. Disconnect the negative battery cable, oxygen sensors and front exhaust pipe. Crawl under the vehicle and locate the drain plug located on the bottom of the oil pan. Remove the plug with a socket wrench, slide a bucket underneath and let the old oil drain into the bucket. Remove the bolts holding the oil pan and carefully remove the oil pan. Scrape the old gasket off the surface of the oil pan, making sure it’s completely removed. Wipe the surface with solvent and wipe out the inside of the oil pan. Apply a thin bead of silicone seala
