Before Driving Your Mazda; Driving Tips; Turbocharger Information (MAZDASPEED MX-5)- Page 84

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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

The 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:

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The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded 
gasoline (page 4-2). 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 in the 
maintenance schedule (for your driving condition).

•

Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-13).Extra oil additives are NOT 
recommended.

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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.

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Don

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t race or over-rev the engine when starting. This should not be done with ANY 

engine, especially not with one that

’

s turbocharged.

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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.

Turbocharger Information (MAZDASPEED MX-5)

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