2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 232

J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Changing engine oil 3.0-liter engine Tighten Loosen 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. 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 drain plug washer after the oil has thoroughly drained. 4. Reinstall the plug tightly. 5. Fill the engine with new oil to the MAX mark on the dipstick. 6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap. 2.3-liter engine Loosen Tighten Front Drain plug 7. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks. 8. 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 Front • 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). Changing oil filter Drain plug Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. 8-12 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G