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Engine Oil
NOTE: Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution th ...

Under the Hood
The MX-5's 2.0-liter four-cylinder develops 166 horsepower at 6,700 rpm. The engine has dual overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. Torque output is 140 pounds-feet at 5,000 rpm. Three tr ...

Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any po ...