2002 MAZDA MODEL MILLENIA oil dipstick

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F
Engine Compartment Overview
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Fuse block Coolant filler cap
Air filter
Engine coolant reservoirCooling system cap Engine oil-filler cap
Power steering fluid
reservoir
Windshield washer
fluid reservoirEngine oil dipstick
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Air filter
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid
reservoir
Battery
Fuse block Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
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Owner Maintenance
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Recommended Oil
Oil container labels provide important
information.
The quality designation SG, SH, SJ,
SL,

or ILSAC
must be on the label.
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide
improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication.When choosing an oil, consider the
temperature range your vehicle will
operate in before the next oil change.
Then select the recommended viscosity
from this chart.
Energy conserving oils are recommended.
A chief contribution they make to fuel
economy is reducing the amount of fuel
necessary to overcome engine friction.

Inspecting 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 5 minutes for the
oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
Engine Oil
SAEFORGASOLINEENGINES10W-30
(ILSAC)
–30–20–100 1020304050
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
5W-30
10W-30
Using oils of viscosity besides those
recommended for specific temperature
ranges could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
Full
LowOK
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5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It’s OK between L and F.
But if it’s near at or below L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned
properly before reinserting the
dipstick.
The distance between L and F on the
dipstick represents the following:

Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
Please act responsibly—protect the
environment and take used oil to a
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a
service station for information.Changing engine oil
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. Don’t add engine oil over F. This may
cause engine damage.
L (US qt, Imp qt) 0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
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
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.
WARNING
2.5 liter V6 DOHC
Loosen
Tighten
Drain plug
Loosen
Tighten Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC
Drain plug
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3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil
has thoroughly drained.
4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F
mark on the dipstick.
5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.
6. Start the engine and inspect around the
drain plug for leaks.
7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the
oil to return to the oil pan.
Check the oil level and fill to the F mark if
necessary.
Oil capacity (General reference only,
refer to Specifications section for
capacities.)
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.

Inspecting Coolant Level
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of the
winter season—and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL and LOW
marks on the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
NOTE
•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).
Engine Coolant
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. Don’t
inspect the coolant system or add
coolant when the engine is hot.
WARNING
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q47-EA-01F

Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.

Dimensions
*With license plate holder

We i g h t s
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil2.5 liter V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.0 4.2 3.5
Without oil filter
replacement3.7 3.9 3.3
Miller Cycle
Engine V6 DOHCWith oil filter
replacement4.1 4.3 3.6
Without oil filter
replacement3.8 4.0 3.4
Coolant 7.5 7.9 6.6
Automatic transaxle
fluid2.5 liter V6 DOHC 8.0 8.4 7.0
Miller Cycle Engine V6 DOHC 7.4 7.8 6.5
Fuel tank 68 18.0 (US gal) 15.0 (Imp gal)
Item mm (in)
Overall length
4,860 (191.3), 4,870 (191.7)
*
Overall width 1,770 (69.7)
Overall height 1,395 (54.9)
Front tread 1,520 (59.8)
Rear tread 1,520 (59.8)
Wheelbase 2,750 (108.3)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,985 kg (4,376 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,116 kg (2,460 lb)
Rear 880 kg (1,940 lb)
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