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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Except U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico
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).
(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
4020100–10–20–30–40
Inspecting 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.
Low
Full
OK
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 overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
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Specifications
Specifications
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemCapacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement4.1 L (4.3 US qt, 3.6 Imp qt)
CoolantManual transmission6.0 L (6.3 US qt, 5.3 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt)
Manual transmission oil2.0 L (2.1 US qt, 1.8 Imp qt)
Automatic transmission fluid7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil0.6 L (0.6 US qt, 0.5 Imp qt)
Fuel tank45.0 L (11.9 US gal, 9.90 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height16 inch wheel vehicle1,235 mm (48.6 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle1,240 mm (48.8 in)
Front tread1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)
Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length3,915 mm (154.1 in)
Overall width1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Overall height16 inch wheel vehicle1,225 mm (48.2 in)
17 inch wheel vehicle1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Front tread1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Rear tread1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase2,310 mm (90.9 in)
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