Mazda 6 Owner's Manual page 420

Mazda6_8CJ2-EA-12C_Edition1 Page420
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
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–30 –10
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0 20 40
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.
2.5-liter engine (Type A)
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10 30 40 50
60 80 100
120
Full
OK
Low
2.5-liter engine (Type B)
3.7-liter engine
5. 2.5-liter engine
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.
3.7-liter engine
Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full. If it is below Low, add
oil to raise the level within the hatching
zone.
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
Full
OK
Low
Full
Low