engine oil MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2021 User Guide

USA and Puerto Rico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12182430364248
× 1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil
& filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd 4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
▼Scheduled Maintenance (Canada)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of engine oil replacement by turning on
the wrench indicator light or displaying a
message in the instrument panel, or both.
Every engine oil replacement must be done when the display/wrench indication
comes on. The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maxi-
mum interval of 16,000 km (10,000 miles), or 12 months (after the previous main-
tenance).
If you are following 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months maintenance interval, set
the vehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the owner's manual section of mazda.ca for the Mazda Connect owner's
manual or contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes
first.
Months 6 1218243036424854606672
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000miles 5 1015202530354045505560
Engine oil & filter
*1*2Replace when the wrench indicator light is ON.
(Upper limit interval is 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12
months.)
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Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
C : Clean
L : Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, replace the engine oil & filter every
8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whichever comes first.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or
driver's education school vehicles.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
*3 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if equipped.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect the drive belts more
often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving under dusty conditions.
b) The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds.
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly for short distances only.
d) Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
e) Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
f) Driving for long period in extremely wet or heavy rain condition.
*4Use of FL -22 is recommended when replacing engine c oolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22
may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*5 According to state/provincial and federal regulati ons, failure to perform maintenance on these items
will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services
be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*6 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*7Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with a new one before the expiration date.
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▼Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
Vehicles utilizing the vehicle status monitor feature:
The vehicle status monitor feature alerts you of maintenance needs by turning on the
wrench indicator light or displaying a message in the instrument panel, or both.
Every maintenance must be done when the display/wrench indication comes on.
The display/wrench indication will come on before reaching the maximum interval
of 10,000 km, or 6 months (aft
er the previous maintenance).
If you drive your vehicle under any of the following conditions, follow the Severe
Driving Scheduled Maintenance and replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 km
or 3 months, whichever comes first.
Otherwise, follow the Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance intervals.
1. The vehicle is idled for long periods or driven at low speeds, such as with police cars, taxis, or driver's education school car.
2. Driving under dusty conditions.
3. Driving for long periods in cold temperat ures or driving regularly for short distan-
ces only.
4. Driving under extremely high temperature conditions.
5. Driving continuously in mountainous regions.
If you are following the Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance (5,000 km or 3
months oil replacement interval), set the vehicle status monitor manually.
Refer to the Information section in th e Mazda Connect Owner's Manual. Please
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if necessary.
Mexico Residents (Normal Driv ing Scheduled Maintenance):
Maintenance Item Number of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Spark plugs SKYACTIV
-G
2.5T IIIIIIII
Replace every 64,000 km
Except SKY -
ACTIV -G
2.5T IIIIIIII
Replace every 120,000 km.
Air filte r RRRR
Drive belts IIIIIIII
Engine coolant level IIIIIIII
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km or 120 months; after that,
every 96,000 km or 60 months.
Fuel lines & hoses
*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*3II
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km.
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
12345678
Brake lines, hoses and connections II II
Vacuum brake booster and
hose With vacuum
booster
IIII
Brake and clutch fl uid level III III
Brake fluid RR
Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Tire rotation Rotate every 10,000 km.
Tire in flation pressure and tire wear
*4IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Exhaust system and heat shields II II
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km or 24 months.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2Use of FL -22 is recommended when replacing engine c oolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22
may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulati ons, failure to perform maintenance on these items
will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services
be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5Check the tire repair fl uid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.
Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
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Mexico Residents (Severe Driving Scheduled Maintenance):
Number of months or kilometers , whichever comes first.
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24
× 1000 km 5 10152025303540
Engine oil & filter
*1RRRRRRRR
Maintenance Interval (other than engine oil
& filter replacement)
*21st 2nd 3rd 4th
Chart symbols:
R: Replace
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Follow Maintenance Interval listed in Normal Driving Scheduled Maintenance.
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Owner MaintenancePrecautions
▼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
qualifi
ed service technician as soon as
possible.
When Refueling
Brake and clutch fluid level (page
6-21)
Engine coolant level (page 6-20)Engine oil level (page 6-19)Washer fluid level (page 6-22)
At Least Monthly
Tire in flation pressures (page 6-34)
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.
Engine coolant (page 6-20)Engine oil (page 6-19)

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 qualifi ed service technician
with special tools.

Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may a ffect
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
fl uids. 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.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if
you lack su fficient knowledge and
experience or the proper tools and
equipment to do the work. Have
maintenance work done by a
quali fied technician:
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle is dangerous if not done
properly. You can be seriously injured
while performing some maintenance
procedures.
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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