Mazda 2012 3, Owner'S Manual

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Black plate (402,1)
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
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Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil (MZR 2.3
DISI Turbo).
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.
Mazda recommends Mazda Genuine Parts
and Castrol (U.S.A and Mexico). For
optimal engine performance, there are
certain types of engine oils and filters
suitable for your vehicle. Please consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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.
80 60 40 20 0
–40 –20
30
120
100
50 40 20 10 0
–10
–20
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–40
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
(ILSAC)
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Maintenance and Care
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