2003 Mazda Protege Owner's Manual - Page 208

J39L_EA.book Page 11 Saturday, June 8, 2002 5:35 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2.0-liter engine Loosen Tighten NOTE • 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 Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. Front 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. 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. Oil capacity (General reference only, refer to Specifications section for capacities.) 8-11 Form No. 8Q94-EA-02G