Mazda has gone all-in on its 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G motor with updates for the 2023 model year, though the improvements come at a price. Mazda has gone all-in on its 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G motor with
In the USA, I just use the recommended Castrol synthetic 0W-20. However, in my humble opinion, the best oil is Castrol Edge European Formula made in Germany, but only sold in the Americas. It is the only 0W-20 oil I have found that meets ACEA A3 (which protects the engine from wear better than A5).
Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2017 Mazda 3 provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. With both the 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engines, the
Carbon Build Up The 2.0L and 2.5L SkyActiv engines can have issues with carbon deposits. The cause is typically oil and vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV). These engines have a large oil separator under the intake manifold on the side of the block. The PCV valve can be serviced.
Authorized Mazda Dealer can replace all the glow plugs without charge if indicator light comes ON earlier than 240,000 km (150,000 miles). Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display. Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant.
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The SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS are 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines that are offered with and without Mazda's 'i-ELOOP' system, respectively. Marketed under the ‘SkyActiv-D’ label, the SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS diesel engines effectively replaced the 2.2-litre MZR-CD R2 2008 engine. In Australia, the SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS engines have been offered in the
Touring Sport Utility 4D. $26,115. $12,458. Grand Touring Sport Utility 4D. $29,120. $14,480. For reference, the 2016 MAZDA CX-5 originally had a starting sticker price of $24,095, with the range
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