CX-5 NA Oil weight 0w20 or 5w30?

[Sekmor]

Is it ok to use 5w30 in my 2.5L (non turbo)??
The manual states to use 0w20 for US/Canada. 5w30 is an option if living somewhere else.
My other vehicles use 5w30, and always have a case sitting on the shelf. I'll continue to buy that special jug for the CX5 but it would be convenient if they all used the same weight.

 

[GTXT23]

Why would you want an oil made to an old spec when there is an updated one available?

(Canadian labeling)

Mazda still recommends and sells it - i get it for $5.23qt and the difference is not going to be noticeable - but if you like it ! more power to ya - if its less$$ i may go for it -
Thanks

 

[N7turbo]

Mazda still recommends and sells it

Mazda corporate or the dealership?

If I were staring down bottles of GF-5 and GF-6, or especially GF-7, I would simply take the newest. They have improved the oil's ability to keep pistons clean with fewer deposits, and have reduced timing chain wear. And of course they have made inroads into LSPI prevention. That's enough for me. There's really zero reason to buy GF-5 oil unless it's on super clearance and I only had the NA motor. But at $5 per quart, just get GF-6.

 

[madar]

Is it ok to use 5w30 in my 2.5L (non turbo)??
The manual states to use 0w20 for US/Canada. 5w30 is an option if living somewhere else.
My other vehicles use 5w30, and always have a case sitting on the shelf. I'll continue to buy that special jug for the CX5 but it would be convenient if they all used the same weight.

Yes, I started using it in my 2016 a year ago. The manual is only a recommendation.

 

[Moonlighter]

Is it ok to use 5w30 in my 2.5L (non turbo)??
The manual states to use 0w20 for US/Canada. 5w30 is an option if living somewhere else.
My other vehicles use 5w30, and always have a case sitting on the shelf. I'll continue to buy that special jug for the CX5 but it would be convenient if they all used the same weight.

Like many things, there is a preferred solution, and alternatives.

0w20 is preferred and will give better fuel economy.

5w30 is an option.

 

[madar]

Like many things, there is a preferred solution, and alternatives.

0w20 is preferred and will give better fuel economy.

5w30 is an option.

That is what is meant by a "recommendation"....