Inspecting Engine Oil Level- Page 347

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop Mx 5 Miata Owners Manual

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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

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

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

CAUTION

Don't add engine oil over Full. 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 and Full on the
dipstick represents the following:

Oil capacity

L (US qt, Imp qt)

0.75 (0.79, 0.66)

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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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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