Inspecting Engine Oil Level

 

  • If the engine oil level warning indication/warning light turns on, add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of engine oil.

  • (SKYACTIV-D 1.8)

    If “Excessive Oil Level. Have the Vehicle Inspected” is displayed on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster, have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer).

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  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 sump.

  4. (SKYACTIV-X 2.0)

    Open the engine cover (Search).

  5. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

    SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5

     

    1. MAX

    2. OK

    3. MIN

     

    SKYACTIV-X 2.0

     

    1. MAX

    2. OK

    3. MIN

     

    SKYACTIV-D 1.8

     

    1. X Mark

    2. MAX

    3. OK

    4. MIN

     

     

    (SKYACTIV-D 1.8)

    When inspecting the engine oil level, pull out the dipstick straight without twisting. In addition, when inserting the dipstick, always insert it without twisting so that the “X” mark faces the front of the vehicle.

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  6. Pull it out again and examine the level.

    The level is normal if it is between the MIN and MAX marks.

    If it is near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX.

     

    Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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  7. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

  8. Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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