2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 226

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Changing engine oil 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. 3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroughly drained. 4. Fill the engine with new oil to the MAX 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 MAX mark if necessary. Oil capacity (General reference only, refer to Specifications section for capacities.) NOTE 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. 2.3-liter engine Loosen Tighten Front Drain plug 3.0-liter engine Tighten Loosen • 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 10-3). Drain plug Front Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. 8-12 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I