Is this the correct engine oil to use in a Mazda MPV for So. Cal?
5W20 in MPV
Dec 03, 2003
4 Replies
Yes Mazda Tech Service Bulletin 01-013-03 for the 2001-2003 MPV's you can use either 5w20 or 5w30.
The only difference is 5w20 may provide lower emmissions and higher fuel economy.
-- Dan
2001 MPV "Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it" - George SantyanaDon't use any oil thinner than xW30 in your engine. At the higher-stressed areas it will turn water-thin.
I doubt the manufacture has a different oil recommendation for So Cal ... The oil question has been put Mazda at many meetings I have attended ..... the answer that emerges lately is the change to 5W20 is mainly for fuel mileage ..... it has a Ford engine and I think you will find most Ford vehicles use 5W20 .... I have also heard of other manufacturers switch to
5W20 ..... It seems like a small change in viscosity to affect fuel mileage ... but on the bigger scale it makes sense .... having said that if you had a preference for a slightly heavier oil I doubt it would have any detrimental affects ..... keeping the oil changed on schedule and keeping the proper level is more important ....
higher-stressed
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