The 2003 Mazda Protege has a 2.0 L 4Cylinder engine that needs SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil in above -13 F temperatures or 5W-30 in below 32 F temperatures. The capacity for the vehicle iS3.7 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug is 22 to 33 ft/lbs. Oil is important because it will help to keep the engine clean and may extend the lifespan of the vehicle if regularly changed. Oil doesn't last forever so it needs to be changed every once in a while. For the Protege You should change the oil and the filter every 7,500 miles or so. The cost of an oil change is $20 to $30 in labor costs and extra for parts.
Anton A
June 27, 2020
According to advance auto and pro-demand and all-data which is a repair guide website used by many mechanics 10w 30
Joshua Xiong
September 13, 2020
SAE 10W-30
Anton B.
April 9, 2020
Sae 5w-30 full synthetic motor oil is the specified oil type for the 2003 mazda protege 2.0.
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