oil dipstick MAZDA MODEL B4000 CAB PLUS 4 TRUCK 2008 Owners Manual

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Motor/Electronics (M/E) coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Low Voltage (underhood) battery
7. Engine air filter assembly
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove itagain.
• If the oil level is within the MIN and MAX marks or the lower and
upper holes, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
• If the oil level is below the MIN mark or the lower hole, engine oil
must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range.
• If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil
in this chapter.
• Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the MAX
mark or upper hole may cause engine damage. If the engine is
overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized
dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine
oil in this chapter.
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2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add onlycertified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine
oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the FULL mark on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it is seated.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Mazda SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Mazda specification WSS-M2C930-A.
SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Mazda warranty.
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waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................243
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............42
Compass, electronic ....................66 calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................66
Console ........................................60
Controls power seat .................................99
steering column ........................72
Coolant checking and adding ......258–260
refill capacities ................263, 281
specifications ..........................281
Cruise control .............................69
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer
Assistance ..................231–232, 235
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................276
engine oil .................................253
Driving under special
conditions ..................194, 196, 199 sand .........................................197
snow and ice ...........................200
through water .................198, 201
E
Electronic message center .........74 Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..................222, 227
Emission control system ..........272
Engine ........................................283 cleaning ...................................243
idle speed control ...................256
lubrication specifications .......281
refill capacities ........................281
service points ..........................250
Engine oil ..................................253 checking and adding ..............253
dipstick ....................................253
filter, specifications ................255
recommendations ...................255
refill capacities ........................281
specifications ..........................281
Event data recording ..................14
Exhaust fumes ..........................185
F
Fluid capacities .........................281
Foglamps .....................................48
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road .......................195
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................190
Fuel ............................................264 calculating fuel
economy ............................75, 269
cap ...........................................266
capacity ...................................281
choosing the right fuel ...........267
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................271
detergent in fuel .....................268
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................264, 266, 269
filter, specifications ................264
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