2008 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR oil type

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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qRecommended 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
(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.
5W-20
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–20
5040
30
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
(ILSAC)
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-20
engine oil is not available in your market. Use
SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Mexico
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
5W-20
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
–20
5040
30
20
10
0
–10
–20
–30
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
(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
5W-30
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
(ILSAC)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Specifications
qEngine
Item Specification
Without turbocharger With turbocharger
2.0-liter engine 2.3-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 83.1 mm
(3.44 × 3.27 in) 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in)
Displacement 1,999 ml
(1,999 cc, 122.0 cu in) 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.09.79.5
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery Without
turbocharger 2.0-liter engine
12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR
2.3-liter engine 12V-40AH/5HR, 12V-52AH/5HR,
12V-55AH/5HR
With turbocharger 12V-48AH/5HR, 12V-55AH/5HR
Spark-plug number Without turbocharger
LFG1 18 110
*1, L3Y2 18 110
With turbocharger L3K9 18 110A*1, L3Y3 18 110
Spark-plug gap Without turbocharger 1.25
―1.35 mm (0.050 ―0.053 in)
With turbocharger 0.70 ―0.8 mm (0.028 ―0.031 in)
*1 ex factory
NOTE
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the iridium
alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
q Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-18.
Manual transaxle oil Without turbochargerAny temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
75W-90
Above 10°C API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE
80W-90
With turbocharger API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil Without turbocharger
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
With turbocharger With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.3 L (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.5 L (7.9 US qt, 6.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil Without turbocharger
2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt)
With turbocharger 2.5 L (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 4-speed transaxle
7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
5-speed transaxle 8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 55.0 L
(14.5 US gal, 12.1 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Model
4 Door 5 Door
Overall length Without
turbocharger STANDARD TYPE 4,505 mm (177.4 in)
―
SPORTY TYPE 4,510 mm (177.6 in) 4,490 mm (176.8 in)
With turbocharger ―4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Overall width Without
turbocharger Without side molding 1,745 mm (68.7 in) 1,745 mm (68.7 in)
With side molding 1,755 mm (69.1 in) 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
With turbocharger ―1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Front tread Without turbocharger 1,530 mm (60.2 in) 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
With turbocharger
―1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Rear tread Without turbocharger 1,515 mm (59.6 in) 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
With turbocharger
―1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in) 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Specifications
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