Mazda 3 2007 Specifications download pdf (Page 111)

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Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxy gen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,

which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

2.3-liter turbocharger engine

Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index)

Premium unleaded fuel 91 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)

* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

This vehicle is designed for and requires use of premium unleaded fuel. If 91 octane fuel [

(R+M)/2 method] (96RON) is not available, gasoline as low as 87 octane [ (R+M)/2

method] (91RON) can be used temporarily for emergency purposes. Use of gasoline lower

than 91 octane [ (R+M)/2 method] (96RON) can decrease performance during its use.

Refueling the vehicle with the correct octane fuel a couple of times will restore vehicle

performance.

Except 2.3-liter turbocharger engine

Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel Octane Rating

(Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel 87 [ (R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could cause the emission control system

to lose effectiveness. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter or the oxygen sensor. The lead will

accumulate on the oxygen sensor and the catalyst inside the converter. This will result

in a malfunction of the emission control system, causing poor performance.

Your vehicl e 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 meth anol. Stop using gasohol of any

kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.

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.

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Before Driving Your Mazda

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

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