10 best engine oils for Mazda CX 5

 
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  Rating
  Nomination

The best engine oil for gasoline Mazda CX-5

1 IDEMITSU Zepro Eco Medalist 4.93
The most reliable engine protection
2 Motul 8100 Ecolite 4.75
The best combination of price and quality
3 MolyGreen Zero Premium 4.46
A novelty in the motor oil market
4 Takayama 0W-20 4.36
High molybdenum content
5 ENEOS Ecostage SN 4.21

The best engine oil for diesel Mazda CX-5

1 ZIC X7LS 4.71
Best price
2 MOBIL 1ESP 4.66
Most Popular Brand
3 ELF Evolution Full-Tech MSX 4.64
Multi-stage quality control
4 LUKOIL Genesis Armortech 4.48
The best Russian brand
5 LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 4.36

In 2012, Mazda began introducing a new design concept called KODO. This is the embodiment of a sporty, aggressive appearance and the comfort of a family car. According to many, the apogee was the CX 5 model. This is a full-fledged crossover with a roomy trunk, a spacious interior and many security systems. The engine was installed by SkyActiv generations. The latest development at that time, not losing relevance to this day. In total, two generations of cars were sold, differing both externally and in motor stuffing. There are 4 petrol engines to choose from:

Generation

Marking

Engine volume

Horsepower

Filled oil volume

1

PE-VPS

2.0

150

4.2

1

PE-VPS 2

2.0

165

4.2

1

PY-VPS

2.5

192

4.5

2

PY-VPTS

2.5

230

4.5

And only 2 diesel engines: SH-VPTS with a volume of 2.2 liters and a power of 150 forces, as well as SH-SHY1 for 175 forces with the same volume. Moreover, the second model existed only in the first revision of the Mazda CX 5.

As for engine oil, the manufacturer recommends filling in the original Ultra and Supra categories. They are quite difficult to find in retail stores, and the price is often shocking. In addition, the market is full of worthy analogues for both gasoline and diesel engines. In the first case, you will need a product with an API classification of SL/SM/SN and ACEA A3/A5, and a viscosity of 0W-20. In the second - API CF, ACEA C3 and viscosity 5W-30. In our ranking, we will consider the best engine oil produced by the most top manufacturers.

The best engine oil for gasoline Mazda CX-5

Despite the fact that Mazda is a Japanese concern, for its cars it recommends lubricants labeled according to the European (ACEA) and American (API) systems. Some manufacturers also use international and Asian classifications, but it is unlikely that anyone will be comfortable starting from them when choosing. The viscosity of oil for a gasoline engine is 5W-30, which corresponds to a temperature range from -30 to +25 degrees. These are the values ​​at which the properties of the lubricant and its fluidity will not change. And the recommended API classification tells us about the wide variety of fuels and lubricants that are acceptable for use in SkyActiv motors.

Top 5. ENEOS Ecostage SN

Rating (2022): 4.21
Accounted for 61 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik
  • Price per liter: 420 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: no
  • Additional classification: ILSAC (international) GF-5
  • Approvals and recommendations: Toyota, Mazda
  • Pour point: -35°C

ENEOS considers ecology and cleanliness of production to be a priority.They try to minimize the content of harmful substances in the composition of their products and, if possible, replace chemical compounds with artificial organics. For example, this oil uses organic molybdenum, which, in addition to environmental qualities, has better fluidity and is able to penetrate very quickly into hard-to-reach places. Unfortunately, not all buyers appreciate the brand's achievements in terms of environmental protection, which is why the product fell into such a not the most honorable place in our rating.

Pros and cons
  • Special attention to the environmental component
  • Reduction of harmful vehicle emissions into the atmosphere
  • Specific recommendation for Mazda CX 5
  • Few reviews on specialized resources
  • Often there are fakes

Top 4. Takayama 0W-20

Rating (2022): 4.36
Accounted for 17 reviews from resources: Ozone, Otzovik, IRecommend
High molybdenum content

A product with a high content of protective components in the composition.

  • Price per liter: 590 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: A3/A5, B1/B3
  • Additional classification: ILSAC (international) GF-5
  • Tolerances and recommendations: no
  • Pour point: -40°C

When an oil change is required in a Japanese car, it is better to fill in a locally produced product. It's all about the specifics of the production of cars. The Asian approach is somewhat different from the European or American one. This engine oil was produced in Japan and is rare on the Russian market. Its name cannot be found in official recommendations, but it is known for certain that Takayama is the official supplier of a number of factories that fill it in new cars.Also, this engine oil is suitable for turbocharged Mazda CX 5 engines with a volume of 2.0, 2.5 or higher, and it can be poured over the old one without completely cleaning the crankcase.

Pros and cons
  • Oil often poured into a new car at the factory
  • Difficult to find in retail
  • Small assortment

Top 3. MolyGreen Zero Premium

Rating (2022): 4.46
Accounted for 29 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik
A novelty in the motor oil market

A young Japanese brand focusing on product quality and building a reputation.

  • Price per liter: 560 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: no
  • Additional classification: ILSAC (international) GF-5
  • Tolerances and recommendations: no
  • Pour point: -37°C

It would seem that places on the podium have long been distributed in the fuel and lubricants market. There are leaders and outsiders, but now a brand appears, ready to push the mastodons or make them move, competing with each other. The MolyGreen manufacturer appeared relatively recently, but quickly began to gain popularity. Independent tests showed excellent results. Motor oil has everything it takes to be the best one day, but so far it is not recommended by any automaker. But the brand does not allow itself to artificially inflate the price only because of its name. Perhaps in the future he will set foot on this path, but for now the company's task is to earn a reputation and not scare off buyers.

Pros and cons
  • No overpricing per brand
  • Good test results
  • Low popularity
  • Rare visitor in stores

Top 2. Motul 8100 Ecolite

Rating (2022): 4.75
Accounted for 29 reviews from resources: Ozone, Otzovik
The best combination of price and quality

High-quality European oil mainly for Japanese cars.

  • Price per liter: 860 rubles.
  • Country: France
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: A3/A5
  • Additional classification: ILSAC (international) GF-5
  • Approvals and recommendations: Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota
  • Pour point: -45°C

The French company Motul is well known all over the world. She has a rich assortment in which you can find both universal motor oil and special, designed for a specific car. This model does not have a recommendation for the Mazda CX 5, but the oil was developed specifically for Japanese cars, taking into account their specifics and features. It is recommended by many concerns, as the composition has all the necessary qualities and components. The content of sulfur and phosphorus is reduced in the mixture. There is molybdenum and titanium. True, titanium is a very small amount, but it also works to protect parts and extend engine life. Also, when using oil, fuel savings of about 4% were noticed.

Pros and cons
  • Recommended by many Japanese concerns
  • A wide range of
  • Low phosphorus and sulfur content
  • Specification for Japanese cars
  • Pretty high price
  • Lots of fakes on the market

Top 1. IDEMITSU Zepro Eco Medalist

Rating (2022): 4.93
Accounted for 36 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, IRecommend
The most reliable engine protection

An engine oil that has shown high results in engine protection in official and independent tests.

  • Price per liter: 570 rubles.
  • Country: Japan
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: no
  • Additional classification: no
  • Approvals and recommendations: Mazda, Honda, Suzuki
  • Pour point: -41°C

According to many consumers, the best motor oil is the one that protects the engine as much as possible and prolongs its life. Judging by the reviews and test results, as well as the description of the manufacturer, we have just such a product. Its protective properties are explained by the presence of organic molybdenum in the composition. It is organic, since in most cases disulfide is added. It is cheaper, easier to integrate into the mixture, but it takes longer to penetrate into hard-to-reach places. Organic, in turn, instantly reaches all areas and tightly envelops the parts, reliably protecting them from wear and any negative effects, as well as the influence of sulfur entering the crankcase.

Pros and cons
  • The use of organic molybdenum
  • Low Sulfur
  • Convenient container
  • Developed primarily for the Japanese automotive industry

The best engine oil for diesel Mazda CX-5

In the first revision of the Mazda CX 5, there were two diesel engines at once. Both had a volume of 2.2 liters and differed only in the amount of horsepower. There were 175 of them in the SH-SHY1 motor, but by the second generation the company decided to abandon it, preferring the SH-VPTS, which has a power of 150 hp. It is difficult to say what this is connected with, but today we have only one engine that requires 5.8 liters of lubricant marked CF according to API, B3 according to ACEA and with a viscosity index of 5W-30. For the previous revision, the classification is identical, so if you are the proud owner of a 175-horsepower diesel engine, you also need to fill it with oil with the listed parameters.

Top 5. LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200

Rating (2022): 4.36
Accounted for 16 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone
  • Price per liter: 1050 rubles
  • Country: Germany
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: C3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2
  • Additional classification: no
  • Approvals and recommendations: Peugeot, Citroen, BMW, Audi, VW, Porsche, Fiat
  • Pour point: -43°C

For many, it will certainly be a surprise that the product of the German company LIQUI MOLY got to such a place in the ranking. But when selecting products, we start not only from the technical component, but also from reviews of real customers. And they, apparently, are in no hurry to pour this engine oil into their cars. And it's not the low quality of the product, on the contrary, it's at the best level here. It's just that this lubricant is indecently expensive. In addition, we are talking about the Mazda CX 5 diesel engine, which in itself is very economical, and pouring into it a product that costs more than a thousand per liter, which, moreover, often needs to be replaced, will be somehow strange.

Pros and cons
  • Recommendation from most European concerns
  • Very large assortment
  • High specifications
  • High price
  • Lots of counterfeit
  • Low popularity among owners of diesel cars

Top 4. LUKOIL Genesis Armortech

Rating (2022): 4.48
Accounted for 140 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik
The best Russian brand

A Russian manufacturer worthy of competing in the world market with top manufacturers.

  • Price per liter: 450 rubles.
  • Country Russia
  • API classification: SL
  • ACEA classification: A5/B5, A1/B1
  • Additional classification: no
  • Approvals and recommendations: Jaguar, Land Rover, Renault, Ford
  • Pour point: -50°C

Outside the Russian market, Lukoil products are not very popular. She is rarely seen there.But in the local market it is one of the most popular brands, which is often called the best in a number of ways. The manufacturer carefully controls all production, trying to produce a product that can compete with global brands. Some European concerns have already appreciated the product and recommend engine oil for their cars. The Japanese market is still on the sidelines, but according to tests, this oil can be safely poured into the Mazda CX 5 engine, and of any volume, at least 2.0 or even 2.5 liters.

Pros and cons
  • Strict quality control
  • Large range of products
  • Attractive prices
  • Little popularity outside of Russia

Top 3. ELF Evolution Full-Tech MSX

Rating (2022): 4.64
Accounted for 52 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik, IRecommend
Multi-stage quality control

The brand is the official supplier of Renault, and production is controlled by both the manufacturer and the automaker.

  • Price per liter: 500 rubles.
  • Country: France
  • API classification: SN
  • ACEA classification: C3
  • Additional classification: no
  • Approvals and recommendations: VW, General Motors, BMW, Renault
  • Pour point: -43°C

The Mazda CX 5 engine cannot be called demanding. In fact, any engine oil with certain characteristics can be poured into it. For example, this product is recommended only by European and American brands, but not because it is not suitable for Japanese engines, the company is simply the official supplier of Renault and a number of other enterprises. Tests are carried out at two levels, which can guarantee the high quality of the product. At the same time, there is a very attractive price, and this often becomes the determining factor when choosing.According to the characteristics, the oil is clearly not the best, but it is definitely suitable as a replacement for the original Mazda lubricant.

Pros and cons
  • Two step quality control
  • Recommendations from major European concerns
  • Affordable price
  • Poor wear resistance, more frequent replacement

Top 2. MOBIL 1ESP

Rating (2022): 4.66
Accounted for 778 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik
Most Popular Brand

The product with the largest number of reviews on specialized resources.

  • Price per liter: 750 rubles.
  • Country: USA
  • API classification: SN, SM
  • ACEA classification: C2, C3
  • Additional classification: JASO (Japanese) DL-1
  • Approvals and recommendations: GM, VW, Porsche
  • Pour point: -42°C

If you start in choosing engine oil only from consumer reviews, then this product will be the best of its kind. He just has a huge fan base. These people do not need a replacement and they are even willing to overpay. However, this is easy to explain, since according to the test results, the product is of really high quality. It has a very low content of sulfur, phosphorus and ash. There is molybdenum and titanium. Oil allows you to save fuel by about 5%, and also increases engine life. In addition, it doesn’t matter what engine you have, 2.0 or 2.5, the lubricant is suitable in any version and has no restrictions on the make of the car. But the negative concerns only the huge number of fakes on the market, which is not surprising.

Pros and cons
  • Low sulfur and phosphorus
  • A lot of alkali in the composition
  • Molybdenum and titanium for engine protection
  • Universal application
  • Few copy protection features

Top 1. ZIC X7LS

Rating (2022): 4.71
Accounted for 222 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik
Best price

The cheapest engine oil for diesel Mazda CX 5 in our rating.

  • Price per liter: 350 rubles.
  • Country: South Korea
  • API classification: SN/CF
  • ACEA classification: C3
  • Additional classification: no
  • Approvals and recommendations: VW, BMW
  • Pour point: -42°C

ZIC is one of the leaders in the lubricants market. It produces engine oil that can be poured into any engine, including diesel from the Mazda CX 5. Each time a new product is released, the company conducts numerous tests and even sends out samples to independent reputable testers so that they can try out the new product for themselves. It is thanks to this approach that it turns out to create the best oil that meets all the requirements of the consumer. That's just it also leads to the mass appearance of counterfeit. Be sure to read all brand copy protections before purchasing. There are a lot of them, but this is the only way to be sure that you are buying an original product.

Pros and cons
  • Close cooperation with independent testers
  • Retention of properties at low temperatures
  • Suitable for all engines
  • High cleaning properties
  • Lots of fakes
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