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Fuel Requirements
Vehicl es with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
2.3-liter engine
Fuel Octane Rating
*
(Anti-knock index)
Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R
M)/2 method] (96 RON) recommended
* U.S. federal law requires that octaneratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
This vehicle is designed to use 91 [ (R M)/2 method] (96RON) or higher gasoline for
best performance. If 91 [ (R
M)/2 method] (96RON) is not available, 87[ (R M)/2
method] (91RON) gasoline can be used. Use of gasoline lower than 91 [ (R
M)/2
method] (96RON) can decrease performance, deteriorate shift quality and cause engine
knocking during its use.
2.5-liter engine
Fuel Octane Rating
*
(Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R
M)/2 method] or above (91RON or above)
* U.S. federal law requires that octaneratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emissi on control system
to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION
Ø USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
Ø Your vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to your vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
Ø Never add fuel system additives. Never add cleaning agents other than those
specified by Mazda. Other cleaning agents and additives may damage the system.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name “Gasohol”.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
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