Oil filter wrench - Mazda 6 oil change

[Jewel25]

I'm planning on tackling a oil and filter change on.my MK1 2.0 petrol Mazda 6 this week . I fully expect it to be a PITA as it has an undertray. Can anyone recommend an oil filter removal tool - no doubt it will be over tightened.

 

Has anyone done a change on a Mazda -? I have read the undertrays can be tricky to remove. I'm used to simple K-series oil changes.

[Tamworthbay]

I did one on my wife’s Mazda 3, it was a grade A ballache, every fastener was awkward and the location of the filter was a pain in the arse. As for which filter tool, get hold of as many as you can as it’s always hard to guess which will work best. I end up using a strap type but it was a bloody pain. I have access to a four post lift as well. Hopefully the 6 will have a bit more space than the 3 though.

[Jewel25]

ECP have two types of filter listed , cartridge and screw on ! I have access to drive on ramps which should provide some access .

[Tamworthbay]

Wife's 1.8 mazda3 was the spin on type, I think access to the cartridge type have a big hex on the end so you can get a big socket type filter tool to make life easier.

[sierraman]

Don't drive a screwdriver through it whatever you do. A pair f marigolds is usually enough, either that or a chain wrench. Degrease it first.

[LessThanEqual]

Can confirm that you should not screwdriver the filter if it's a spin on type,because if it still doesn't come off you're left without a car.

[sierraman]

Cheap filters shear if you do this, you end up with a sharp mess that still won't undo. One of those rubber band ones mostly work. If it slips, pack it out with slivers of timber or rubber offcuts. Never failed me.

[drewd]

My old MK1 Mazda 6 diesel used the spin on type. The undertray came off easy enough, and there was just enough space to use a rubber strap wrench from above the engine. It was a bit more work than my mid 90s VWs, but still not a difficult task. Hopefully the petrol is similar.

[Jewel25]

Did you jack the car up or use ramps ?

[Kringle]

Yeah spin on type for the LF pez engine. Under tray is just 10mm bolts iirc and the filter and drain plug are easy to see and get at. I used brute force with my own muscles and rubber gloves gripping it to remove the filter. I remember the crush washer for the drain plug came from halfrauds and it was for a Rover according to the packaging. HFX222 is the product.

[Jewel25]

Claw wrench worked a treat when removing the filter.