2002 Mazda 626 Owner's Manual - Page 195

J94S.book Page 19 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Scale B When the engine has not been running, and the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F), the level should be between the bottom hole on the dipstick and the bottom of the crosshatched area on the dipstick. A B CAUTION • Use scale B only as a reference. • If outside temperature is lower than about 10°C (50°F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature. • If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes. Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, make sure the fluid level doesn't pass the crosshatched area on the dipstick. NOTE 2.5-liter engine Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F), the level must be between Full and Low. Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and the outside temperature is about 20°C (70°F), the level must be between Full and Low. CAUTION • Use the cold scale only as a reference. • If outside temperature is lower than about 20°C (70°F), start the engine and inspect the fluid level after the engine reaches operating temperature. • If the vehicle has been driven for an extended period at high speeds or in city traffic in hot weather, inspect the level only after stopping the engine and allowing the fluid to cool for 30 minutes. Inspect both sides of the dipstick for accurate reading. 8-19 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G