2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 231

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page231 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (231,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SL, or ILSAC must be on the label. CAUTION 50 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Don't add engine oil over F. This may cause engine damage. 6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick. The distance between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.8 (0.85, 0.70) -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5W-20 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. qChanging Engine Oil and Filter Change engine oil and filter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). Please act responsibly―protect the environment and take used oil to a recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a service station for information. WARNING Handling Used Engine Oil: Continuous contact with used engine oil is dangerous. It could cause skin cancer. Always wash with soap and water immediately after changing oil and filter. Full OK Low 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. It's OK between L and F. But if it's near or below L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. 8-15 Form No.8T72-EA-04G