Mazda 6 Owner's Manual page 419

Mazda6_8CJ2-EA-12C_Edition1 Page419
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For optimal engine performance, there are
certain types of engine oils and filters
suitable for your vehicle. Please consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(ILSAC)
Only use oils Certified For Gasoline
Engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An 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.
–40 –20
–30 –10
–40 –20
0 20
Form No.8CJ2-EA-12C
0 20
10 30 40 50
40 60 80 100 120
Owner Maintenance
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 5W-20 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).
(Mexico)
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. If SAE 5W-
20 engine oil is not available, use SAE
10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40
engine oil.
Maintenance and Care
(ILSAC)
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