Check/Add Engine Oil Mazda 3 2013-2018

What you will need

• Engine Oil (0W-20)
• Funnel

Procedure

1. Unlock the vehicle and pull the hood release under the dashboard.

    

2. Locate the hood latch on the vehicle's front and slide the tab to the right to unlock it.

    

3. Pull the hood up and set the hood strut to hold the hood.

    

4. Pull the oil dipstick located on the middle of the engine cover and wipe it clean. 

    

5. Insert the oil dipstick and pull it out again. Then check the oil level by looking at the tip of the dipstick. The dot at the bottom indicates the MIN (minimum) level, while the dot at the top indicates MAX (maximum) oil level. The correct oil level should be between the two dots. 

   The two holes on the tip of the dipstick indicate the minimum and maximum oil levels.

6. To add engine oil, remove the oil cap by twisting it counterclockwise.

   Check the oil cap to make sure what engine oil to use. If the recommended oil level is not printed on the cap, it should be in the owner's manual. If the owner's manual is unavailable, use 5W-30 full synthetic engine oil. 

7. Pour engine oil if the level is low. Use a funnel to prevent the oil from spilling.

    

8. Recheck the oil level after adding engine oil. Repeat procedures 4-5 to recheck the oil level. Do not fill more than the MAX (top dot) level. 

    

9. Reinstall the oil cap by twisting it clockwise.