2009 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 335

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Except U.S.A. and CANADA 4. Remove the service 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 5W-20 OK 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 Low and Full. But if it's near or below Low, add enough oil to bring the level to Full. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over Full. This may cause engine damage. The distance between Low and Full on the dipstick represents the following: Oil capacity L (US qt, Imp qt) 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) 8-13