Engine Oil - Mazda 2002 Millenia Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance

Engine Oil

M Recommended Oil
Oil container labels provide important
information.
SAE
10W-30
The quality designation SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or ILSAC must be on the label.
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide
improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication.
–30 –20 –10 0 10
–20 0 20 40
5W-30
10W-30
8-10
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
When choosing an oil, consider the
temperature range your vehicle will
operate in before the next oil change.
Then select the recommended viscosity
from this chart.
FOR
GASOLINE
Energy conserving oils are recommended.
ENGINES
A chief contribution they make to fuel
economy is reducing the amount of fuel
necessary to overcome engine friction.
(ILSAC)
M Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
2. Warm up the engine to normal
3. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
20 30 40 50
60 80 100 120
CAUTION
Using oils of viscosity besides those
recommended for specific temperature
ranges could result in engine damage.
surface.
operating temperature.
oil to return to the oil pan.
reinsert it fully.
Full
OK
Low