Fluid Leakage Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Start the engine and idle it.
- Turn the steering wheel fully to left or right, to generate the fluid pressure.CAUTION:
- Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. It is possible that oil temperature can rise and this will negatively affect the oil pump.
- Inspect for the fluid leakage at the points indicated in the figure.
- If fluid leakage is found, repair the related parts.