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Engine Oil Recommendations
2.3L & 3.0L Engines
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
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 (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers. 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.
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4.0L Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
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 (ISLAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers. 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.
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CHECKING AND ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Assure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.
6. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer toLubricant
Specificationsin this chapter.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Mazda SAE 5W-
20 Premium
Motor Oil2.3L engine 3.8L (4.0
quarts.)
3.0L V6 engines 4.3L (4.5
quarts)
Mazda SAE 5W-
30 Premium
Motor Oil4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Brake fluid DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
6
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interior .....................................191
interior trim ............................191
Mazda car care products .......192
plastic parts ............................190
washing ....................................187
waxing .....................................187
wheels ......................................188
wiper blades ............................190
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................26
Single CD ..................................19
Clutch
fluid ..........................................235
operation while driving ..........152
recommended shift speeds ....153
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................50
set zone adjustment .................49
Compass/temperature display ...48
Console ........................................55
Coolant
checking and adding ..............215
refill capacities ................219, 240
specifications ..................243–244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer
Assistance ..................177–178, 180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34
Dipstick
engine oil .................................207Doors
lubricant specifications ..........243
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................239
Driving under special
conditions ..................154, 156–157
mud ..........................................157
sand .........................................157
snow and ice ...........................158
through water .................157–158
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................170
Emergency Flashers .................159
Emission control system ..........231
Engine ........................................245
cleaning ...................................188
coolant .....................................215
idle speed control ...................213
limp to safety cooling .............220
lubrication
specifications ..................243–244
refill capacities ........................240
service points ..................203–205
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................144
Engine oil ..................................207
checking and adding ..............207
dipstick ....................................207
filter, specifications ................211
recommendations ...................211
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243–244
Exhaust fumes ..........................145
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....221
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