How much oil does my car need 2010 Mazda 3?
The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 uses 2.5 liters (2.6 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 engine oil. This is a very popular synthetic fluid suitable for a wide variety of engines in a large range of climates. Mazda recommends changing this fluid every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever You arrive to first.
What kind of oil does a Mazda 3 use?
That too is BS. I have an 07 Mazda 3, 2.3L engine. I bought the car used (176K) and changed the oil according to the manual, 5w20 (I use Amsoil). Since a synthetic cleans better than a conventional oil, my oil has darkened up a bit, but the engine, amazingly seems to use no oil.
How often should I change the oil in my Mazda?
I agree, that conventional oil is ok (as long as you change it regularly, 3-5K), but my long term experience with synthetic (30+years) is that along with it being more efficient it provides an extra measure of protection, should something ever go wrong (loss of coolant or oil).
Do you have to change synthetic motor oil?
Even though synthetic oil is known to be superior in almost every way to conventional oil, it is still car oil, and will eventually break down with use and time. So, this means that you still have to change the synthetic motor oil in your vehicle. Not doing so could result in severe engine damage or engine failure.
How to replace transaxle fluid in Mazda 3?
The Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement section specifies the proceedure as follows: 1. Remove the oil dipstick. 2. Remove the drain plug and washer from the transmission oil pan. 3. Drain the ATF and install the drain plug with a new washer.
That too is BS. I have an 07 Mazda 3, 2.3L engine. I bought the car used (176K) and changed the oil according to the manual, 5w20 (I use Amsoil). Since a synthetic cleans better than a conventional oil, my oil has darkened up a bit, but the engine, amazingly seems to use no oil.
Even though synthetic oil is known to be superior in almost every way to conventional oil, it is still car oil, and will eventually break down with use and time. So, this means that you still have to change the synthetic motor oil in your vehicle. Not doing so could result in severe engine damage or engine failure.
I agree, that conventional oil is ok (as long as you change it regularly, 3-5K), but my long term experience with synthetic (30+years) is that along with it being more efficient it provides an extra measure of protection, should something ever go wrong (loss of coolant or oil).
The Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement section specifies the proceedure as follows: 1. Remove the oil dipstick. 2. Remove the drain plug and washer from the transmission oil pan. 3. Drain the ATF and install the drain plug with a new washer.