Mazda Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 manual QRecommended Oil, QInspecting Engine Oil Level

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Engine Oil

NOTE

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

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.

qRecommended Oil

Use SAE 0W-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.

(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.

–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50

–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120

0W-20

qInspecting 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.

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