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Owner maintenance, Caution – Mazda 2008 5 User Manual

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The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.

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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.

Full

Low

OK

5. 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.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is

positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.

The distance between MIN and MAX on
the dipstick represents the following:

Oil capacity

L (US qt, Imp qt)

0.75 (0.79, 0.66)

Maintenance and Care

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