2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 286

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page286 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:27 AM Black plate (286,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap. 2.3-liter engine Loosen Forward Tighten 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. CAUTION Remove any oil splatter from the exhaust manifold, the exhaust pipe and the shield. Oil left on these areas will smoke when the engine is running. Changing engine oil 3.0-liter engine Tighten Loosen Drain plug 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. 1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler cap. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 3. Replace the drain plug washer after the oil has thoroughly drained. 4. Reinstall the plug tightly. 5. Fill the engine with new oil to the Full mark on the dipstick. Forward Drain plug 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. Check the oil level and fill to the Full mark if necessary. 2.3-liter engine With oil filter replacement Oil capacity (reference only) L (US qt, Imp qt) 4.3 (4.5, 3.8) Without oil filter replacement Oil capacity (reference only) L (US qt, Imp qt) 3.9 (4.1, 3.4) 8-20 Form No.8U66-EA-05F