Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual page 490

CX-9_8CM9-EA-12I_Edition1 Page490
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
–40 –20 0
–30 –10 10
–40 –20 20
0 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.
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4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
(ILSAC)
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
20
30 40 50
80 100
60 120
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
Black plate (490,1)
reinsert it fully.
The level is normal if it is between
MIN and MAX. If it is below MIN,
add oil to raise the level within the
hatching zone.
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over MAX. This
may cause engine damage.
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
Max
Min