2004 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 254

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil M Recommended Oil Oil container labels provide important information. 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. FOR GASOLINE ENGINES Type A Full OK Low Type B (ILSAC) The quality designation SL or ILSAC must be on the label. Full OK Low -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 5. Pull it out again and examine the level. It's OK between MIN and MAX. But if it's near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX. CAUTION 5W-20 Don't add engine oil over MAX. This may cause engine damage. 6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick. The distance between MIN and MAX on the dipstick represents the following: L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.75 (0.79, 0.66) Energy conserving oils are recommended. A chief contribution they make to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. 8-13