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MT-003/19 – HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

MT-003/19 – HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

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MTIPS NUMBER: MT-003/19

BULLETIN NOTES

This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.

Previous M-Tips: Date(s) Issued:
MT-012/15 —

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2016-2019 CX-3
2013-2019 CX-5
2007-2012 CX-7
2007-2019 CX-9
2006-2019 MX-5
2011-2019 Mazda2
2004-2019 Mazda3
2006-2015 Mazda5
2003-2019 Mazda6
 

DESCRIPTION

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:

Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Guideline

  1. Record the vehicle mileage.
  2. Engine at normal operating temperature, top off engine oil level to the full mark on the dipstick.
  3. Ask the customer to return to the dealer after 1200 miles to recheck the engine oil level.
  4. After 1200 miles, engine at normal operating temperature, check the engine oil level on the dipstick.
  5. Is the engine oil level above the low mark on the dipstick?
  • Yes – No repair is necessary.
  • No – Proceed to MGSS online or Workshop Manual (section 01-03 NO. 16 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE).

Note: Workshop manuals will be revised at a later date to include this new information.

Approximately 1 liter (1.06 quart) of oil from Low mark to Full mark.

This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text.

Previous M-Tips: Date(s) Issued:
MT-012/15 —

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2016-2019 CX-3
2013-2019 CX-5
2007-2012 CX-7
2007-2019 CX-9
2006-2019 MX-5
2011-2019 Mazda2
2004-2019 Mazda3
2006-2015 Mazda5
2003-2019 Mazda6
 

Some customers may complain about high engine oil consumption. Before attempting any repairs, verify the complaint by using the guideline below to determine if an engine repair is necessary:

Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Guideline

  1. Record the vehicle mileage.
  2. Engine at normal operating temperature, top off engine oil level to the full mark on the dipstick.
  3. Ask the customer to return to the dealer after 1200 miles to recheck the engine oil level.
  4. After 1200 miles, engine at normal operating temperature, check the engine oil level on the dipstick.
  5. Is the engine oil level above the low mark on the dipstick?
  • Yes – No repair is necessary.
  • No – Proceed to MGSS online or Workshop Manual (section 01-03 NO. 16 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION/LEAKAGE).

Note: Workshop manuals will be revised at a later date to include this new information.

Approximately 1 liter (1.06 quart) of oil from Low mark to Full mark.


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