Mazda 2005 Mazda6 Sports Sedan, Owner'S Manual

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Engine Oil
q
Recommended Oil
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution this type of oil makes
to fuel economy is reducing the amount of
fuel necessary to overcome engine
friction.
U.S.A. and CANADA
(ILSAC)
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.
5W-20
120 100 80 60 40 20 0
–20
50 40 30 20 10
0
–10 –20 –30
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
(ILSAC)
8-10
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance