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Fair enough. Thanks for the input. Interstingly, even the next gen Mazda 2 - 2015 on - asks for A3/A5. So I’ll try and stick to that. Thanks

So following this update, would oil recommendations have changed? I’ve just ordered an oil that’s marked A3-B4 , API SL/CF. I assume this would still be ok? Finding this to be a right minefield, just trying to put the right thing in. Perhaps I’m overthinking it. What would you go for in my...

2008. I think the model is 2007-2015 (including facelifted version), it’s a Mazda 2.

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Im in the UK, unsure if our gas is low sulfer. I think I’ve been using C3 in it, since that’s what most places recommend (rightly or wrongly, and contrary to the manual)

Thanks. So basically, I could just pick up something that claims to be A3 or A5, or even A3/B3 or A5/B3. Is that right?

Hi all. My cars manual says it needs A3/A5 oil. Now I can’t find any oil labelled a3/a5. Does A3/A5 simply mean A3 or A5? Or is A3/A5 a grade in itself? When I enter my car into ‘find oil’ websites, often I’m recommended C3, which doesn’t seem right. Can anyone clarify what this...