Mazda SPEED Proteg Owner's Manual

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MAZDASPEED Protegé Owner’s Manual Addendum

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©2002 Mazda Motor Corporation

A WORD TO MAZDASPEED PROTEGÉ OWNERS

Congratulations on your ownership of the MAZDASPEED Protegé. This limited­production version of the Mazda Protegé is engineered for enhanced performance and
appearance.

Due to the specially equipped performance and appearance features of this vehicle, this
owner’s manual addendum has been published to provide you with the necessary
information for those special features. Other information common to all Protegé
models can be found in the main owner’s manual. To help ensure enjoyable and
trouble-free operation of your MAZDASPEED Protegé, please read both manuals
carefully and follow its recommendations.

OPERATING TIPS FOR TURBOCHARGED VEHICLES

MAZDASPEED Protegé’s turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced
design provides better operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get
maximum performance from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips:

-The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium
unleaded gasoline. Do not use fuel with a lower octane rating. Extra fuel
additives are NOT recommended.

-Change the engine oil and filter using the turbo engine interval outlined the
maintenance schedule (for your driving condition).

-Use engine oil with API SL or ILSAC GF-3 service grade (or higher). Extra oil
additives are NOT recommended.

-After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30
seconds to cool the turbo. Avoid simply shutting the engine off abruptly after a
hard or long drive. -Damage to the turbocharger may result.

-Don’t race or over-rev the engine when starting. This should not be done with
ANY engine, especially not with one that’s turbocharged.

-Do not add any aftermarket devices to alter the engine’s ignition timing, fuel
delivery, or turbo boost pressure. This may lead to serious engine damage and
may void your warranty.

RECOMMENDED OIL

Oil container labels provide important information.

FOR

GASOLINE

ENGINES

(ILSAC)

The quality designation SL or ILSAC must be on the label.

Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication.

–30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50

–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120

5W-30

10W-30

When choosing an oil, consider the temperature range your vehicle will operate in
before the next oil change.
Then select the recommended viscosity from this chart.

CAUTION

Using oils of viscosity besides those recommended for specific temperature ranges
could result in engine damage.

Energy conserving oils are recommended. A chief contribution they make to fuel
economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction.