Engine Oil

NOTE:
Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Recommended Oil

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil (Without turbocharger).

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
U.S.A. and CANADA

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.


Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available in your market. Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label.

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil (With


Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil (With turbocharger).

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
U.S.A. and CANADA

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.


Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA

The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label.

Inspecting Engine Oil Level


Inspecting Engine Oil Level

1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

Without turbocharger
Without turbocharger

With turbocharger
With turbocharger

5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

It's OK between Low or MIN and Full or MAX.

But if it's near or below Low or MIN, add enough oil to bring the level to Full or MAX.

CAUTION:
Don't add engine oil over Full or MAX. This may cause engine damage.

6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

The distance between Low or MIN and Full or MAX on the dipstick represents the following:


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