2018 MAZDA Mazda3 PE-VPS/SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (BM/BN)
BM/BN / Hatchback/Sedan / Global (notably North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific)
PE-VPSSKYACTIV-G 2.0SKYACTIV-G 2.5SKYACTIV-D 1.5SKYACTIV-D 1.8Exakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Minor engine oil consumption reported in some petrol variants
- Climate control system malfunctions in certain models
First checks
- Verify engine code and oil type at service
- Inspect timing chain condition and tensioner during heavy use
Vor dem Teiletausch
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Available engine variants and features may vary significantly by region.
- Diesel SKYACTIV-D variants mainly for Europe and some Asia-Pacific markets.
- Gasoline SKYACTIV-G 2.5L commonly offered in North America and Asia-Pacific from 2017/18 onwards.