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Mazda Protege L4-2.0L DOHC (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Mazda
Model
Protege
Engine
L4-2.0L DOHC
Year
2003
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 4) – Mazda Protege L4-2.0L DOHC (2003)

Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 

Warning:

When the engine and the engine oil art hot, they can cause severe burns. Do not burn yourself with either.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never
work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
Continuous exposure with USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water
immediately after this work.
 

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and the oil pan drain plug.
3. Drain the oil into a container.
4. Install the drain plug with new washer.

Tightening torque 30 - 41 Nm (3.0 - 4.2 kg.m, 22 - 30 ft. lbs.) 

5. Refill the engine with the specified type and amount of engine oil.
6. Refit the oil filler cap.
7. Run the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
8. Inspect the oil level.

Add oil if necessary. 

Note: 

The actual oil level may vary from the specified capacity in some cases.

Oil capacity

Engine oil grade
API service SG (Energy Conserving II), SH (Energy Conserving or ILSAC (GF-I) SJ or ISLAC (GF-II) 
Engine oil viscosity
Above -25°C (-13°F): SAE 10W-30
-30°C - 37°C (-22°F - 98°F): SAE 5W-30
 

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