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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q
Recommended Oil
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil (2.0-liter and
2.5-liter engine).
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. 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.
0W-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)
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-20
engine oil is not available in your market, use
SAE 5W-30 engine oil.
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