Owner Maintenance; Inspecting Coolant Level; Engine Coolant- Page 184

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil 

has thoroughly drained.

4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F 

mark on the dipstick.

5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.

6. Start the engine and inspect around the 

drain plug for leaks.

7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the 

oil to return to the oil pan.

Check the oil level and fill to the F mark if 
necessary.

Oil capacity (General reference only, 
refer to Specifications section for 
capacities.) 

Changing oil filter

Because you need a special tool to 
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer should do the work.

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Inspecting Coolant Level

Inspect the antifreeze protection and 
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at 
least once a year—at the beginning of the 
winter season—and before traveling 
where temperatures may drop below 
freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of 
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or 
deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the 
radiator and between the FULL and LOW 
marks on the coolant reservoir when the 
engine is cool.

NOTE

•

The indicated engine oil capacities 
are for general reference purposes 
only. When adding or changing oil, 
verify the engine oil level with the 
oil dipstick.

•

Use only specified engine oil (page 
10-4).

Engine Coolant

Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the 
engine has been running, parts of the 
engine compartment can become very 
hot. You could be burned. Don’t 
inspect the coolant system or add 
coolant when the engine is hot.

WARNING

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