Lubrication system

Engine oil inspection

~1min read

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3. Stop the engine and wait for 5 min.

4. Remove the dipstick.

5. Verify that the oil level is between the F and L marks on the dipstick and check the engine oil condition.

  • If the oil level is below the L mark, add the oil.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 6 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.