Mazda Not a Manual manual QInspecting Engine Oil Level

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

(ILSAC)

(Mexico)

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W- 20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label.

–40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50

–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120

qInspecting Engine Oil Level

1.Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.

2.Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3.Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

Type A

Full

OK

Low

Type B

Full

OK

Low

5.Pull it out again and examine the level. The level is normal if it is between Low and Full.

If it is near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full.

CAUTION

Do not add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage.

6.Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

The distance between Low and Full on the dipstick represents the following:

Oil capacity

L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.75 (0.79, 0.66)

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