Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
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Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.
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.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts.
MAX
OK
MIN
(ILSAC)
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
(Mexico)
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30
engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20
engine oil.
CAUTION
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
Do not overꢀll the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
20
–40
–20
0
10
30 40
–30
–10
–40 –20
80 100
0
20
40 60
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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