2003 MAZDA MODEL B2300 oil filter

Engine Oil Recommendations
2.3L & 3.0L Engines
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trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use an equivalent oil Mazda specification.
SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the service maintenance section.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Maintenance and Specifications
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4.0L Engine
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trademark.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use an equivalent Mazda Specification.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
the service maintenance section.
Engine Oil Filter Recommendation
Change your engine oil filter according to the appropriate schedule listed
in the service maintenance section. Mazda production and aftermarket
(Mazda) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life.
If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Mazda Material and
design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be
experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Mazda oil filter (or another
brand meeting Mazda specifications) for your engine.
Maintenance and Specifications
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Mazda SAE 5W-
20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.3L engine 3.8L (4.0
quarts.)
3.0L V6 engines 4.3L (4.5
quarts)
Mazda SAE 5W-
30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMazda
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L (2.8
quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L (9.9
quarts)3
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L (10.0
quarts)3
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L9.8L (10.3
quarts)3
Maintenance and Specifications
232

instrument cluster lens ..........180
instrument panel ....................180
interior .....................................180
Mazda car care products .......181
mirrors .....................................179
plastic parts ............................179
washing ....................................176
waxing .....................................176
wheels ......................................177
windows ..................................181
wiper blades ............................179
Clutch
fluid ..........................................222
operation while driving ..........122
recommended shift speeds ....123
Compass, electronic ..............50±51
calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................51
Console ........................................57
Coolant
checking and adding ..............204
refill capacities ................207, 232
specifications ..................235±236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Customer
Assistance ..................165±166, 169
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................223
engine oil .................................196
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........235Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................227
Driving under special
conditions ..................124, 126±127
mud ..........................................127
sand .........................................127
snow and ice ...........................128
through water .................127±128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................158
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ........................................236
cleaning ...................................177
coolant .....................................204
idle speed control ...................202
lubrication
specifications ..................235±236
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..................192±194
starting after a collision .........140
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................196
checking and adding ..............196
dipstick ....................................196
filter, specifications ................200
recommendations ...................200
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................235±236
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....208
Fluid capacities .........................232
Foglamps .....................................38
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......124
Index
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