Inspecting Engine Oil

 

  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.

  5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

    The level is normal if it is between the MIN and MAX marks.

    If it is near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX.

    1. MAX

    2. OK

    3. MIN

     

    Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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

  7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

 

Recommended Oil

Use SAE 0W-16 engine oil.

Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-16 Oil is required to achieve optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda recommends Genuine Mazda Parts and Genuine Mazda Premium Oil.

Use SAE 0W-16 oil “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.

Oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.

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