Engine oil seepage from drain plug after the engine oil is replaced even if the plug is tightened to the...
Mazda technical service bulletin 01-001-15-2988 for 2012-2014 Mazda MAZDA3 and 2013-2014 Mazda CX-5.
- Bulletin number
- 01-001-15-2988
- Component
- Engine
- Summary
- Some 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: 3041 n·m {3.14.1 kgf·m, 2330 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.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 143 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda MAZDA3 2012-2014 201220132014
- Mazda CX-5 2013-2014 20132014
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