
Put the car on a level surface, jack it up and lower it onto stands.
Drain the gearbox oil (see Mazda 3 gearbox oil change).

Removing and installing Mazda 3 oil cooler
The oil cooler is non-separable, if it malfunctions or coolant leaks from the seal, we replace it

The engine electrical system uses a distributorless ignition system
In addition, a new generator was installed without a voltage regulator, with a built-in powerful transistor

Checking the variable valve timing actuator (L3) Mazda 3
The actuator for changing the valve timing is a precision assembly and cannot be disassembled.
Disconnect the negative battery cable

It is recommended to change the engine oil together with the oil filter
Put the car on a level surface