Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceEngine Oil

Engine Oil

 

Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceEngine Oil

Recommended Oil

In order to keep the maintenance interval (Search) and to protect the engine from damage caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct specification. Do not use oils which do not meet the below specification or requirements. Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.

 

Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation (starting and oil flow).

Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather performance.

 

(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

Mazda recommends using Mazda Premium Motor Oil (for Australia) or Mazda Motor Oil (for New Zealand) which has been specifically designed and tested to meet the stringent Mazda Engineering Standards (MES) for your Mazda. To ensure engine longevity is not compromised particularly under the harsh climatic conditions existing in Australia and New Zealand, we only recommend using genuine Mazda engine oil which is available throughout the Mazda Dealer network.

 

If Mazda Premium Motor Oil (for Australia) or Mazda Motor Oil (for New Zealand) is not selected for use, always use an engine oil meeting the specifications:

 

Use ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V, or API service SG or higher.

 

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

Mazda recommends using Mazda Diesel Engine Oil which has been specifically designed and tested to meet the stringent Mazda Engineering Standards (MES) for your Mazda. To ensure engine longevity is not compromised particularly under the harsh climatic conditions existing in Australia and New Zealand, we only recommend using genuine Mazda Diesel Engine Oil which is available throughout the Mazda Dealer network.

 

If Mazda Diesel Engine Oil is not selected for use, always use an engine oil meeting the specifications:

 

Use ACEA C1 or JASO DL-1.

 

When choosing an oil, consider the temperature range your vehicle will operate in before the next oil change.

Then select the recommended viscosity from the chart.

 

  • Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges could result in engine damage.

  • (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

    SKYACTIV-D 1.5 uses specified oil. Please confirm the specification in owner's manual. If engine oil other than the specified oil is used, the Diesel Particulate Filter effective period of use will be shortened or the Diesel Particulate Filter may be damaged.

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(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

  • It is normal for all engines to consume engine oil under normal driving conditions.

    Engine oil consumption may be as high as 0.8 L/1000 km (1 L/800 miles). This may be as a result of evaporation, internal ventilation or burning of the lubricating oil in the working engine. Oil consumption may be higher when the engine is new due to the running-in process. Oil consumption is also dependant on engine speed and engine load. Under extreme driving conditions, oil consumption may be higher.

(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

  • Whenever the engine oil is replaced, the vehicles engine control unit needs to be reset as soon as possible. Otherwise the wrench indicator light or engine oil warning light may turn on. To reset the engine control unit, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure (Search).

    Inspect the engine oil level periodically. When inspecting the engine oil, if the engine oil level is exceeds the “X” mark on the dipstick, replace the engine oil. This should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. When replacing the engine oil, inspect the oil level using the oil dipstick and refill so that the engine oil level is within the range between MIN and MAX as shown in the figure.

     

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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceEngine Oil

Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.

 

The initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value can be performed using the following procedure:

  1. Switch the ignition OFF.

  2. Switch the ignition ON with the selector pressed, and press and hold the selector for about 5 seconds until the master warning light flashes.

     

  3. After the master warning light flashes for several seconds, the initialization is completed.

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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceEngine Oil

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 sump.

  4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

    SKYACTIV-G 2.0

     

    SKYACTIV-D 1.5

     

     

    (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)

    When inspecting the engine oil level, pull out the dipstick straight without twisting. In addition, when inserting the dipstick, always insert it without twisting so that the “X” mark faces the front of the vehicle.

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  5. Pull it out again and examine the level.

    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.

     

    Do not overfill the engine oil. This may cause engine damage.

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  6. Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is positioned properly before reinserting the dipstick.

  7. Reinsert the dipstick fully.