Which is better Mazda CX 5 diesel or petrol?
The petrol car had zero appeal to me as it has no turbo, i’ve towed with both petrol and diesel, and fitted with a turbo make great cars both solo and towing. Mazda also do a 2.5L petrol in the USA. But your requirements are different, a if youre happy with a less complex petrol engine then go for it.
Can you put Diesel in a petrol car?
Inadvertently putting diesel in a petrol car is more difficult to do, because diesel bowser nozzles are deliberately larger than petrol ones, so they won’t fit into the filler neck of most petrol cars. The result of putting diesel in your petrol car is not quite as catastrophic as when it’s the other way round.
Can You Mix 5 per cent petrol with diesel?
Spot your mistake quickly as you’re filling up, and there’s a chance you’ll get away scot-free. That’s because it’s commonly agreed you can mix up to 5 per cent petrol into diesel fuel without disastrous consequences.
Is there a Mazda 2.5L petrol engine in the USA?
Mazda also do a 2.5L petrol in the USA. But your requirements are different, a if youre happy with a less complex petrol engine then go for it. Never had a failed DPF, or DMF so can’t comment.
The petrol car had zero appeal to me as it has no turbo, i’ve towed with both petrol and diesel, and fitted with a turbo make great cars both solo and towing. Mazda also do a 2.5L petrol in the USA. But your requirements are different, a if youre happy with a less complex petrol engine then go for it.
Inadvertently putting diesel in a petrol car is more difficult to do, because diesel bowser nozzles are deliberately larger than petrol ones, so they won’t fit into the filler neck of most petrol cars. The result of putting diesel in your petrol car is not quite as catastrophic as when it’s the other way round.
Are there any issues with the Mazda diesel?
Thank you in advance. I have heard of some issues with the Mazda diesel. One is reported because these engines need to be used on regular highway driving to ensure that the DPF filter is cleared/regenerated. Lots of urban driving can cause build up and it can contaminate the engine oil which if left can damage the engine.
Mazda also do a 2.5L petrol in the USA. But your requirements are different, a if youre happy with a less complex petrol engine then go for it. Never had a failed DPF, or DMF so can’t comment.