2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 288

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page288 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (288,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l 1. Remove the engine cover. Each mark from the F mark equates to about 0.5 L (US 0.5 qt, Imp 0.4 qt). There are 3 marks between L and F. Verify that the engine cover is securely installed. l 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. 2. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap. 3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 4. Replace the plug tightly after the oil has thoroughly drained. 5. Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick. 6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap. 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 Loosen Tighten 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. Drain Plug Forward 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. 8-14 Form No.8U58-EA-05J