Under the Hood
Mazda3 models now offer a choice of engines:
- Standard 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission
- Optional 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic
- Automatic transmission models include a clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control gear changes by nudging the console gear selector up or down.
See also:
Types of the Climate Control System
Manual type and fully automatic type climate control systems are explained
separately.
Check your vehicle's climate control type and read the appropriate pages.
Manual Type
Fully Automatic Ty ...
Engine Oil
NOTE:
Changing the engine oil should be done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Recommended Oil
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Oil container labels provide important
information.
A chief contribution th ...
Vehicle Overview
After taking a year off, the Mazda5 small minivan is back for the 2012 model
year in redesigned form. It has room for up to six people in three rows. Though
it does have sliding side doors, the Ma ...