2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 engine oil

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(Cont.)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I I
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2I*2
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I
Brake fluid R R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIII
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Maintenance Monitor
qMaintenance Monitor (Type A)
“Oil Change”with a flexible setting*1is available. Consult your Authorized Mazda Dealer
when you want to change the setting*2. Once the system turns on, the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when remaining oil life becomes less than
500 km (300 mile), or remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first).
Reset method
Press and hold the TRIP button with the ignition switched off, then switch it on. Keep
pressing the TRIP button for more than 5 seconds. The master warning light will flash for a
few seconds when the reset is completed.
*1 The flexible setting is available in the United States and Puerto Rico. Based on the
engine operating conditions, the onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the
remaining oil life. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
®0W-20 oil are required to
achieve optimum calculation performance.
*2 Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system must be reset
whenever replacing the engine oil.
qMaintenance Monitor (Type B)
1. Select theicon on the home screen to display the“Applications”screen.
2. Select the“Maintenance”to display the maintenance list screen.
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3. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Explanation
ScheduledSetting Notification can be switched on/off.
Time (months) Displays the time or distance until maintenance is due.
Select this item to set the maintenance period.
“Scheduled Due!”is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile, or the
remaining number of days is less than 15 (whichever comes first). Distance (mile or km)
ResetResets the time and distance to the initial values.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever carrying
out maintenance.
Tire RotationSetting Notification can be switched on/off.
Distance (mile or km)Displays the distance until tire rotation is due.
Select this item to set the tire rotation distance.
“Tire Rotation Due!”is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile.
ResetResets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the system turns on, it needs to be reset whenever rotating
the tires.
Oil ChangeSetting IntervalOil replacement period can be selected from the flexible setting or
fixed setting, or it can be set to non-display.
The flexible setting is available only in the United States and
Puerto Rico. Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the
vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on the engine
operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the
instrument cluster. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 oil and Castrol
®0W-20
oil are required to achieve optimum performance.
Distance (mile or km)
(Displays only in fixed
setting)Displays the distance until the oil replacement is due.
Select this item to set the oil replacement distance.
“Oil Change Due!”is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining distance is less than 500 km or 250 mile.
Oil life (%)
(Displays only in flexible
setting)Displays the engine oil life until the oil replacement is due.
“Oil Change Due!”is displayed in red and the wrench indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated when the
remaining oil life distance is less than 500 km (300 mile), or
remaining days are less than 15 (whichever comes first).
ResetIn flexible setting: Resets the remaining oil life to 100 %.
In fixed setting: Resets the remaining distance to the initial value.
Once the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is selected, the system
must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil.
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 6-31)lEngine coolant level (page 6-29)lEngine oil level (page 6-28)lWasher fluid level (page 6-31)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-41)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
lEngine coolant (page 6-29)lEngine oil (page 6-27)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
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Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be performed
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's
responsibility in protecting your investment.
qRecommended Oil
U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda
vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is
required to achieve optimum fuel
economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
®(U.S.A. only).
(ILSAC)
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil
“Certified For Gasoline Engines”by the
American Petroleum Institute (API).
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.
80
60
40 20
0 –40 –20
30
100
40 20
10 0
–10 –20
–30 –40
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 5W-30 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.
For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and
Castrol
®(Mexico only).
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(ILSAC)
(Mexico)
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. If SAE 5W-
30 engine oil is not available, use SAE
5W-20 engine oil.
The quality designation SM, or ILSAC
must be on the label.
80
60
40 20
0 –40 –20
30
100
40 20
10 0
–10 –20
–30 –40
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.4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
Full
OK
Low
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between
Low and Full.
If it is near or below Low, add enough
oil to bring the level to Full.
CAUTION
Do not add engine oil over Full. This
may cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
L
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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