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rich s.

Mar 28, 2012 12:10 AM

Does the Mazda3 skyactiv have to use synthetic oil?

Must I use synthetic in my 2012 Mazda3 i Touring 4-door sedan? I can't find a owners manual online. I have not taken possession of my car yet to get the manual. What intervals are used between oil changes?.....Thanks...Rich

shipo

Mar 28, 2012 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rich s. (Post 127193)

You can find an Owner's Manual on the Mazda USA web site.
Per the Manual, Mazda recommends 0W-20 oil for the SkyActiv-G engine.
Oil in the 0W-20 grade can be had in both Semi-Synthetic and Synthetic formulations.

rich s.

Mar 28, 2012 11:03 AM

I noticed the recommendation, but it lists 5-30W also. Someone also mentioned that the car ships with the 5-30W....Rich

shipo

Mar 28, 2012 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rich s. (Post 127205)

I noticed the recommendation, but it lists 5-30W also. Someone also mentioned that the car ships with the 5-30W....Rich

If you carefully read the Owner's Manual, the only oil recommended for the U.S.A. and Canada is 0W-20. The reference for 5W-30 is for the turbocharged 2.3 liter motor in the MazdaSpeed3.

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