Maintenence
3.
1.
Replace the
plug
iighdy after
the oil
has thoroughly
drained.
Fill the engine with
new oil to the F
mark on the dipstick.
S€curely replace
the oil-filler cap.
Slart the engine and inspecl around the
drain
plug
for leaks.
Tum il off
and
wait
5 minutes for the
oil to reiurn to ihe
oil
pan.
Check the oil level and fitl to the F mark
ifnecessary,
Oil capacity
(General
reference
only.)
1.6-liter
engine:
3.0
L
(3.2
US
qt,
2.6 ftnp
qt)
1.8 and 2.o-lit€r ensines:
3.3
L
(3.5
US
qt,2.9Imp
qt)
5.
NOTE
Use only specified engine oil
(page
8
16).
Changing oil fflter
Because
you
need a special tool to
retighten
the filter, an Authoriz€d Mazda
Dealer should do
the
work.
I Engine Coolant
V
Inspeciing coolant level
A
waruvnrc
Hot Engine:
A hot ensine h danserous. I! the
ensine has been runnins,
pa.ts
of
the engine compartment can become
yery
hot. You couu
be b
rned.
Don't
inspect the coolant slstem or add
coola
t
r'hen
the engine is hot
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