Inspecting Engine Oil Level- Page 288

2008 Mazda MAZDA3 4-Door Mazda3 Owners Manual Built Before Jan 1

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Black plate (288,1)

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

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Inspecting 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

OK

Low

Without turbocharger

With turbocharger

Max

Min

OK

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

It's OK between Low or MIN and Full
or MAX.
But if it's near or below Low or MIN,
add enough oil to bring the level to
Full or MAX.

CAUTION

Don't add engine oil over Full or
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 Low or MIN and
Full or MAX on the dipstick represents
the following:

Oil capacity

L (US qt, Imp qt)

0.75 (0.79, 0.66)

8-20

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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Monday, June 18 2007 1:30 PM

Form No.8X41-EA-07F

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  • 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.
  • 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

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