What kind of oil is suitable for the Atenza?
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The Mazda6 Atenza uses Mazda's specialized fully synthetic engine oil, 5W-40. The recommended oil capacity is approximately 4.5 liters. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, has a density of about 0.91×103 (kg/m3) and serves multiple functions such as lubrication, reducing friction, assisting in cooling, sealing against leaks, preventing rust and corrosion, and acting as a shock absorber. It is often referred to as the 'lifeblood' of a car. Below is more information about engine oil: 1. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary component of the lubricant, determining its fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the shortcomings of the base oil, providing additional performance benefits. Lubricant base oils are mainly divided into two categories: mineral base oils and synthetic base oils. Mineral base oils are widely used and account for a large proportion (about 95% or more), but certain applications require synthetic base oil formulations. 2. Naturally aspirated engines generally use lower-quality oil, such as mineral oil or semi-synthetic oil, but if the budget allows, fully synthetic oil can be used. Compared to naturally aspirated engines, turbocharged engines have a more compact structure and operate under harsher conditions, requiring higher-performance oil with better fluidity. It is best to use fully synthetic oil for turbocharged engines.
