Mazda 2 Quiz
Operation and maintenance

Checking the engine oil level

In this manual: Operation and maintenance
Driving — 65Operation and maintenance — 45IN AN EMERGENCY — 45Interior comfort — 40Technical data — 4Customer Information — 9Getting to know your Mazda — 32Standard Safety Equipment — 24Your Vehicle - At a Glance — 12Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 1.3, SKYACTIV-G 1.5) — 1Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) — 1Engine Exhaust Emissions (Carbon Monoxide) — 1Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs — 1Replacing interior bulbs — 1
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1. Make sure the vehicle is standing on a level surface.

2. Warm up the engine to operating temperature.

3. Switch off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

4. Remove the oil level dipstick, wipe it with a cloth and reinsert it fully.

SKYACTIV-G 1.3 and SKYACTIV-G 1.5

SKYACTIV-G 1.3 i SKYACTIV-G 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

SKYACTIV-D 1.5

CAUTION

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) When checking the engine oil level, pull the dipstick straight up without twisting it. Also, when inserting the oil level dipstick, try not to twist it, and insert it so that the "X" mark faces the front of the vehicle.

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the level.

The level is correct between the Low and Full marks.

If it is near or below the Low mark, top up to the Full mark.

CAUTION

Do not exceed the correct engine oil level. Overfilling may damage the engine.

6. Before inserting the dipstick, make sure the sealing ring on the dipstick is correctly positioned.

7. Reinsert the dipstick.

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