What grade of engine oil should be used for the Mazda3 Axela?
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Mazda3 Axela should select engine oil according to the quality and viscosity grade specified in the vehicle's user manual. Generally, a regular SN-grade mineral oil with a viscosity of 5W30 is sufficient. Below is some information about the Mazda3 Axela: 1. Mazda3 Axela: A vehicle produced by Changan Mazda, it is the third model to adopt the new-generation "SKYACTIV" technology and the new design theme "KODO - Soul of Motion". 2. This model is equipped with two SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines: the "SKYACTIV-G 1.5L", which is introduced to the Chinese market for the first time, and the high-efficiency "SKYACTIV-G 2.0L".
I've been driving my Mazda3 Axela for over three years now, always using 0W-20 full synthetic oil as recommended in the manual. The 0 before the W indicates good low-temperature fluidity, allowing faster engine lubrication during cold starts in winter; the 20 refers to high-temperature viscosity, suitable for frequent start-stop city commuting. Friends in southern regions can use 5W-30 in summer, but it's best not to casually change viscosity grades for new cars. Remember to change oil every 8,000 km or so - last time I switched brands and found fuel consumption dropped by 0.5L, turns out oil quality makes quite a difference. Also be careful not to buy counterfeit products, major e-commerce platform flagship stores are more reliable.