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Nilphoenix said
on 12/22/2008 I changed the oil on my 2003 Mazda6, 2.3 liter engine, for the first time yesterday. This guide seems to cover the important parts of the procedure, but it neglects one step.
Between steps 2 & 3, you would need to remove the under-covering after you slide underneath the car. This is simple, removing 6 bolts using either a 9mm or 10mm wrench/socket. Sorry, I can't remember which I used.
Oh, and the oil filter canister is REALLY tight. So, you will need a belt-type oil filter wrench, and you may want a piece of rubber (inner-tube works) to put between the wrench and the canister. Seriously, I'm a strong guy and this thing was a flipping struggle!
capstonejw said
on 11/29/2008 I can remove the oil filter, but cannot get it past the cross frame and the catalic converter, what is the solution to getting the filter out.