Mazda 2008 CX-7 Owner's Manual page 312

CX-7_8X59-EA-07E_Edition3 Page312
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
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–20 0 20 40
5W-30
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. Open the cap.
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20 30 40 50
60 80 100 120
Black plate (312,1)
5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
6. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between MIN and MAX.
But if it's near or below MIN, add
enough oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over MAX. This
may cause engine damage.
7. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
8. Close the cap.
Max
OK
Min