2008 - MX-5 - Engine

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [LF]

WARNING:

• Hot engine and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

• 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 to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

CAUTION:

• In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.

4. Drain the engine oil into a container.

5. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer.

Oil pan drain plug tightening torque

• 30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}

NOTE:

• The amount of residual oil in the engine can vary according to factors such as the replacement method and oil temperature. Verify the oil level after engine oil replacement.

6. Refill the following type and amount of the engine oil.

NOTE:

• The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE) can only be supported with the use of the following oils.

Engine oil specification

Item	U.S.A. and CANADA	Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Engine oil grade
		API SM or ILSAC
Engine oil viscosity	5W–20	5W–20 (If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available in your market, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.)

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity) (AT, 5MT)

• Oil replacement: 4.05 L {4.28 US qt, 3.56 Imp qt}

• Oil and oil filter replacement: 4.45 L {4.70 US qt, 3.92 Imp qt}

• Total (dry engine): 4.75 L {5.02 US qt, 4.18 Imp qt}

Engine oil capacity (approx. quantity) (6MT)

• Oil replacement: 4.05 L {4.28 US qt, 3.56 Imp qt}

• Oil and oil filter replacement: 4.55 L {4.81 US qt, 4.00 Imp qt}

• Total (dry engine): 4.85 L {5.12 US qt, 4.27 Imp qt}

7. Install the oil filler cap.

8. Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.

• If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

9. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [LF].)