How often does a Mazda car use oil?
After two years of complaining about it, Mazda finally did an oil consumption test. They have confirmed that the car is using 1.5-2 Qts every 1500 miles. I am wondering if anyone with a similar problem has posted. I looked around but couldn’t find. The service guy told me they may want to replace the engine!
What kind of oil should I use for my Mazda 6?
When choosing an engine oil for your Mazda 6, we recommend using an engine oil that has the specification API SN, SP, ILSAC GF-6. Advanced fully synthetic engine oil, meets the specifications of API SP, ILSAC GF-6
Is it common for a Mazda 2.3L to run out of oil?
It is only common if you fail to keep perspective. There are NOT numerous posts on Mazda6Club complaining about oil consumption. Mechanical problems occur to a degree with every type of automobile, however, while Mazda is not the best nor the worst, oil consumption with the 2.3L is uncommon.
Why does my Mazda 6 have a low oil pressure light?
I would have to agree. The Mazda 6 I have has a low oil pressure light. One would think that a low amount of oil in the engine would also cause the light to come on. The light never came on so this tells me that the engine should have had adequate oil for lubrication. Mazda told me that there was no correlation between the two.
What kind of oil does a Mazda 6 use?
I have a 2005 Mazda 6 that is burning oil like crazy. I have to put a quart of oil in every time I fill it up with gas. Now the car does have over 200K on miles it and is just my beater but id like to figure out what is going on.
How much oil does a Mazda 3 GT 2.3L use?
2005 mazda 3 gt 2.3l is using oil at a rate of 3 pints per 2000 kms. no leaks. 146000km. Is the problem the pcv valve ? compression test was done.ok Submitted:8 years ago. Category: Mazda Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Mazda Question Share this conversation Answered in 5 hours by: 6/6/2011
Why does my Mazda 6 keep burning oil?
Smokey exhaust on start up would usually indicate bad valve seals. Smokey exhaust all the time is an indication of bad rings. Bad head gaskets would cause you to lose coolant also. Some cars like the Pontiac grand ams have issues with leaky intake manifolds dripping oil onto the block where it gets burnt off.
Is the problem the PCV valve Mazda 3 GT 2.3L?
2005 mazda 3 gt 2.3l is using oil at a rate of 3 pints per 2000 kms. no leaks. 146000 km. Is the problem the pcv valve? 2005 mazda 3 gt 2.3l is using oil at a rate of 3 pints per 2000 kms. no leaks. 146000 km.