oil viscosity MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Engine Oil
NOTE
Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Recommended Oil
In order to keep the maintenance interval (page 6-3 ) and to protect the engine from damage
caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct
specifi cation. Do not use oils which do not meet the below specifi cation or requirements.
Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda
Warranty.
Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
API SL/SM/SN or ACEA A3/A5 Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
Alternative Oil QualityRecommended oils
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
Grade
5W-30 0W-20
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0) Europe
*1 Use API SM/SN in Kazakhstan.
*1
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
Mazda Original Oil Ultra DPF 5W-30
ACEA C3 Mazda Original Oil Supra DPF 0W-30
Alternative Oil QualityRecommended oils
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
Grade
5W-30 0W-30
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
Grade
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Temperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
Except Europe
GradeTemperature Range SAE Viscosity Numbers
ACEA C3
–30 –20 –10 0
1020 30
40
–200
2040
60
80100
–40
–40
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather operation
(starting and oil fl ow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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 above.
CAUTION
  Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specifi c temperature ranges
could result in engine damage.
 
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) SKYACTIV-D 1.5 uses specifi ed oil. Please confi rm the specifi cation in owner's
manual. If engine oil other than the specifi ed 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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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Lubricant Quality
Engine oil *1 Europe Except Europe
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Recommended Oils *2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20
API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM/SN
*4 or
ILSAC GF-II/GF-III/GF-IV/GF-V Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality *3
API SL/SM/SN or ACEA
A3/A5 0W-20
5W-30
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Recommended Oils
*2 Oil Quality
Mazda Original Oil Supra DPF 0W-30
ACEA C3
0W-30 / 5W-30 Mazda Original Oil Ultra DPF 5W-30
Alternative Oil Quality
*3
ACEA C3 0W-30
5W-30
*1 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 6-23 .
*2 Mazda Original Oils are specially designed/tested for the respective engine. For optimum performance we
recommend to use Mazda Original Oils at all times.
*3 If you are unable to fi nd a Mazda Original Oil, alternative oils meeting the listed specifi cation may also be used.
*4 Use API SM/SN in Kazakhstan.
Do not use oils which do not meet the above specifi cation or requirements. Use of
unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by the Mazda Warranty.
Lubricant Classifi cation
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transaxle oil API Service GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle
fl uid Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake/Clutch fl uid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
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