2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 124

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 33 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators M Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. 37 If the engine oil pressure gauge moves to L (low) while you are driving, drive to the side of the road and park off the right-ofway. Set the parking brake. Then follow steps 1 through 3. 1. Turn off the engine and inspect the engine oil level (page 8-10). If it's low, add oil. 2. Start the engine. 3. If the needle still doesn't move, have your vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. CAUTION Low fuel warning light Don't run the engine if the oil pressure is low. It could result in extensive engine damage. NOTE M Engine Oil Pressure Gauge The Mazda RX-8 requires regular inspection of the engine oil level. The compact, high performance RENESIS rotary engine in your vehicle consumes a small amount of engine oil due to its structural design. Although your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil level warning light and an engine oil pressure gauge, it is best to keep the engine oil level in the range between full and low by checking the oil dipstick regularly. Inspect the level when refueling. Engine oil pressure is normal when the engine oil pressure gauge needle points halfway between L and H with the engine running. If the needle on the gauge doesn't move after starting the engine, follow steps 1 through 3. 5-33 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C