2002 Mazda 626 Owner's Manual - Page 188

J94S.book Page 12 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Changing engine oil 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. Tighten WARNING Checking or Changing Engine Oil: Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the engine has been running, the engine oil becomes very hot. You could be seriously burned. Don't check or change the engine oil when the engine is hot. 2.0-liter engine Loosen Oil-filler cap Oil capacity (General reference only, refer to Specifications section for capacities.) NOTE Drain plug 2.5-liter engine Oil-filler cap • 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). Changing oil filter Tighten Loosen Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. Drain plug 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 8-12 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G