Mazda 6 Owners Manual: 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.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between the MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
After replacing the engine oil, it is recommended to have a repair shop such
as an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting)
of the recorded value. If the valu ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature. The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light (red) turns on, there
is a pos ...