2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 282

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. and CANADA 4. Remove the engine cover. (ILSAC) The quality designation SL,SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully. -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Full OK 5W-20 Low 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. 6. 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. 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: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.7 (1.8, 1.5) 8-12