2021 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK engine oil

Engine Compartment Overview
▼Engine Compartment Overview
SKYACTIV
-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV -G 2.5
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil-filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Cooling system cap
7. Engine oil- filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Oil
▼Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be
performed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Refer to Introduction on page 6-2 for
owner's responsibility in protecting
your investment.
▼Recommended Oil
U.S.A., Canada
SKYACTIV
-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV -G
2.5
Use ILSAC GF -V or higher/ 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 Oil.

Only use SAE 0W -20 oil “Certi fied 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.

SKYACTIV -G 2.5T
Use SAE 5W -30 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your
Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine
5W -30 Oil is required to achieve
optimum fuel economy.

For maintenance service, Mazda
recommends Mazda Genuine Parts
and Oil.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Only use SAE 5W-30 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.

Except U.S.A., 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.

(Mexico)
SKYACTIV -G 2.0 and SKYACTIV -G
2.5
Use API SM or higher, or ILSAC GF-IV
or higher/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.

SKYACTIV -G 2.5T
Use SAE 5W -30 engine oil. If SAE
5W -30 engine oil is not available, use
SAE 0W- 30 or SAE 10W -30 engine oil.

The quality designation SM or SN, or
ILSAC must be on the label.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Inspecting Engine Oil Level
NOTE
If the engine oil level warning
indication/warning light turns on,
add 1 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp gal)
of engine oil.
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Turn it o ff 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.

1. MAX
2. OK
3. MIN

5. Pull it out again and examine thelevel.
The level is normal if it is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add
enough oil to bring the level to
MAX.
CAUTION
Do not over fill the engine oil. 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.
Maintenance and Care
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Body Lubrication
▼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.
Wiper Blades
▼Wiper Blades
CAUTION

Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
aff ect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
 To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched
ON, the wipers may move
automatically in the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain
sensor is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a
hand or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a
hand or other object from inside
the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers as it may cause injury, or
damage the wipers. When washing
or servicing the vehicle, make sure
the wiper lever is in the OFF
position.
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Owner Maintenance
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▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over
the aluminum wheels. Special care is
needed to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be
sure to clean the wheels after driving
on dusty or salted roads to help
prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses
high-speed or hard brushes.
▼Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of
the lights, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, recti
fied spirit, paint,
thinner, highly acidic detergents, or
strongly alkaline detergents.
Otherwise, these chemical agents
can discolor or damage the surfaces
resulting in a signi ficant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or
battery fluid, it could cause
discoloration, staining , or paint
peeling. Wipe o ff any such chemical
agents or fluids using a soft cloth
immediately.
High water temperature and high
water pressure car washers are
available depending on the type of
high pressure car washer device. If
the car washer nozzle is put too
close to the vehicle or aimed at one
area for an extended period of time,
it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing
compounds (polish). Otherwise, it
could result in paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical
or air tool to apply wax. Otherwise,
the frictional heat generated could
result in deformation of plastic parts
or paint damage.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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CAUTION
In addition, the
eff ectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop
the vehicle.

▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
System Warning
If the electronic brake force
distribution control unit determines
that some components are operating
incorrectly, the control unit may
illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light
simultaneously. The problem is likely to
be the electronic brake force
distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the brake
system warning light and ABS warning
light illuminated. Have the vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning
light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
▼
Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while
driving , it indicates a malfunction of
the alternator or of the charging
system.
Drive to the side of the road and park
o
ff the right-of-way. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.
▼ Engine Oil Warning Indication/
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way on level
ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5
minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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