Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset; Inspecting Engine Oil Level; Owner Maintenance- Page 452

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol

®

 (Mexico only).

(ILSAC)

(Mexico)

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-30
engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-20
engine oil.
 
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
 

80

60

40

20

0

–40 –20

30

100

40

20

10

0

–10

–20

–30

–40

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Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset
Procedure

After replacing the engine oil, it is
recommended to have a repair shop such
as an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
the initialization (engine oil data resetting)
of the recorded value. If the value
recorded by the computer is not initialized,
the wrench indicator light may not turn off
or it may turn on earlier than normal.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-16.

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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.
 

MAX

OK

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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