2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 249

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page249 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:13 PM Black plate (249,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Check the oil level and fill to the F mark if necessary. Oil capacity (General reference only, refer to Specifications section for capacities.) NOTE l Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Hot Engine: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it. Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT. The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only. When adding or changing oil, verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. Use only specified engine oil (page 10-4). Verify that the engine cover is securely installed. l l Changing oil filter Because you need a special tool to retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda Dealer should do the work. Electrical Fan and Engine Inspection: Working near the electrical cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured. Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the electrical cooling fan. Cooling System Cap: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. Don't remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot. 8-15 Form No.8T69-EA-04G