Well, I got the hood open, and now can lube it directly. The oil leak is just a loose drain plug.

Method to open:

Have an assistant pull the release and hold it in the "open" position

Bang on hood with fist above latch. It popped up.

Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.