2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 235

08.fm Page 10 Friday, July 4, 2003 11:45 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Inspecting 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 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. M Changing 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. Changing engine oil Full OK Low WARNING 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. 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. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over F. This may cause engine damage. The distance between L and F on the dipstick represents the following: L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.7 (1.8, 1.5) 8-10 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C