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2010 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Mx 5 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.

The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough
oil to bring the level to Full.

CAUTION

Do not 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)

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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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