Inspecting Engine Oil Level - Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
–30 –10 10
–20 0
–20
0 20 40
5W-20
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.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
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.
8-20
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
30
20 40 50
80 100
60 120
Max
Min
Black plate (500,1)
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over MAX. This
may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.