oil dipstick MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)Brake/Clutch
fluid reservoir
Brake fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil-filler capWindscreen washer
fluid reservoir
Windscreen washer
fluid reservoir Fuse block
BatteryEngine oil dipstick
Engine oil dipstick
Fuse block
BatteryEngine coolant
reservoir Engine coolant
reservoir
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
2.5-liter engine
3.7-liter engine
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3.7-liter engine
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-
20 engine oil is not available, use SAE
10W-30 10W-40 5W-40 engine oil.
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
5W-20
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–20
5040
30
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
q
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 at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
Full
LowOK
2.5-liter engine
3.7-liter engine
Full
Low
5. 2.5-liter engine
Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between Low and Full.
But if it's near or below Low, add
enough oil to bring the level to Full.
3.7-liter engine
Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between Low and Full. But if
it's below Low, add oil to raise the
level within the hatching zone.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.5-liter engine
With oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt. 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt. 4.0 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt. 4.6 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt. 4.1 Imp qt)
Coolant 2.5-liter engine
9.4 L (9.9 US qt. 8.3 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 9.8 L (10 US qt. 8.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.5-liter engine
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 70.0 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,920 mm (193.7 in)
With license plate holder 4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Rear tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,790 mm (109.8 in)
qWeights
2.5-liter engine
Manual transaxle
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,969 kg (4,340 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,037 kg (2,286 lb)
Rear 935 kg (2,062 lb)
Specifications
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