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Axela Drivetrain and transmission
FF · 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending gradeBM5FS is shown as front-wheel drive, with SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6EC-AT or SKYACTIV-MT 6MT depending configuration.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine air-cleaner replacement interval
50,000 km normal / 25,000 km severeMazda specifies a 50,000 km replacement interval for the Axela engine air-cleaner element under normal conditions, reduced to 25,000 km under severe conditions.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine code
P5-VPSMazda Axela BM5FS uses manufacturer-listed engine code P5-VPS.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine code and displacement
P5-VPS · 1,496 ccMazda identifies the BM5FS SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine as P5-VPS with 1.496 L displacement.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine coolant
5.8 L reference capacity (SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WD)Mazda lists 5.8 L as the reference coolant capacity for SKYACTIV-G 1.5 automatic 2WD models.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine displacement
1,496 ccMazda Axela BM5FS has a manufacturer-listed engine displacement of 1,496 cc.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine oil capacity
3.9 L without filter / 4.2 L with filterMazda’s Axela service data lists 3.9 L for an oil-only change and 4.2 L with the filter for the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine used in BM5FS.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine oil capacity — with filter
4.2 LEngine oil capacity — with filter: 4.2 L.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine oil capacity — without filter
3.9 LEngine oil capacity — without filter: 3.9 L.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine oil grades — SKYACTIV-G 1.5
SAE 0W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-20 in the documented Mazda genuine-oil specificationsMazda lists 0W-20 API SN/ILSAC GF-5, 5W-30 API SN/ILSAC GF-5 and 5W-20 API SM/ILSAC GF-4 references for SKYACTIV-G 1.5.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine output
82 kW (111 PS) at 6,000 rpmEngine output from the manufacturer-backed engine output/torque specification.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine output and torque
82 kW (111 PS) at 6,000 rpm · 144 N·m at 3,500 rpmMazda publishes the cited P5-VPS output and torque figures for BM5FS.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Engine torque
144 N·m at 3,500 rpmEngine torque from the manufacturer-backed engine output/torque specification.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Factory tyre and wheel sizes
205/60R16 92V on 16×6.5J or 215/45R18 89W on 18×7JThe Axela manual lists these standard tyre/wheel combinations with 50 mm offset and 114.3 mm PCD.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Factory wheel offset
50.0 mmMazda’s BN Axela tyre/wheel table gives a 50.0 mm inset (offset) for the documented 16-inch and 18-inch factory wheel packages.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Final reduction ratios
4.605 automatic / 4.388 manualMazda lists separate final reduction ratios for the cited automatic and manual 1.5L configurations.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Front / rear track — 2018 1.5L Sport
1,555 / 1,560 mmMazda lists 1,555 mm front and 1,560 mm rear track for the cited 1.5L Sport configuration.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Front / rear turn-signal bulb
WY21W (7443NA), 21 WMazda lists WY21W (7443NA), 21 W for the front and rear turn-signal / hazard bulbs.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Fuel tank capacity
51 L (2WD)Mazda lists a 51 L reference fuel-tank capacity for 2WD Axela models in this manual.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Fuel-saving architecture — 2018 1.5L
Miller-cycle combustion, i-stop, direct injection, VVT, charge control and electric power steering; lock-up torque converter on 6EC-ATMazda lists the fuel-saving systems used by the 1.5-litre gasoline Axela, with the lock-up torque converter applying to the automatic configuration.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Halogen high-beam headlamp bulb
HB3 (9005), 60 WMazda lists HB3 (9005), 60 W for the high beam on halogen-headlamp-equipped Axela vehicles.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Halogen low-beam headlamp bulb
H11, 55 WMazda lists H11, 55 W for the low beam on halogen-headlamp-equipped Axela vehicles.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Interior dimensions — 2018 1.5L Sport
1,845 × 1,505 × 1,170 mmMazda’s Axela specification lists these interior length, width and height values for the cited 1.5L Sport reference.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela JC08 fuel economy — 2018 1.5L
20.4 km/L (6EC-AT) / 19.2 km/L (6MT)Mazda’s 2018 environmental specification lists separate JC08 test-cycle fuel-economy values for the BM5FS 1.5-litre automatic and manual configurations.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Key fob battery
CR2025Mazda's Axela owner manual specifies a CR2025 lithium coin cell for the Advanced Key used on the BM-generation Axela.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Minimum ground clearance — 2018 1.5L Sport
155 mmMazda lists 155 mm minimum ground clearance for the cited 1.5L Sport reference.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Minimum turning radius
5.3 mMazda lists a 5.3 m minimum turning radius for the cited BM5FS 1.5-litre configuration.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela P5-VPS compression ratio
13.0:1Mazda lists a 13.0 compression ratio for the P5-VPS SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela P5-VPS engine bore × stroke
74.5 × 85.8 mmThe SKYACTIV-G 1.5 P5-VPS engine uses a 74.5 mm bore and 85.8 mm stroke.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela P5-VPS engine layout
Water-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valveMazda’s specification describes the P5-VPS as a water-cooled inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela P5-VPS fuel injection
Direct injection (DI)Mazda identifies direct in-cylinder injection for the P5-VPS SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Position lamp — halogen headlamp vehicle
W5W, 5 WMazda lists W5W 5 W for the position lamp on halogen-headlamp-equipped vehicles.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Seating capacity
5 occupantsThe cited BM5FS specification lists seating for five occupants.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Spark plugs
NGK ILKAR7L11 or DENSO ZC20HPR11Mazda specifies these iridium spark-plug types for the SKYACTIV-G 1.5 engine.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Steering architecture — 2018 1.5L
Rack-and-pinion with electric power steeringThe cited Mazda specification identifies rack-and-pinion steering and lists electric power steering among the 1.5-litre fuel-saving systems.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Suspension layout
MacPherson strut front · multi-link rearMazda lists MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension for the cited Axela Sport specification.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Tyre pressure
205/60R16: 250/250 kPa; 215/45R18: 240/220 kPa front/rearMazda’s Axela owner manual lists 250 kPa front and rear for 205/60R16 tyres, while SKYACTIV-G 1.5 models on 215/45R18 use 240 kPa front and 220 kPa rear.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Transmission
6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending gradeTransmission: 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, depending grade.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Wheel nut tightening torque
108–147 N·mMazda specifies 108–147 N·m for wheel-nut tightening in this Axela manual.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Wheel pitch-circle diameter (PCD)
114.3 mmMazda’s BN Axela tyre/wheel table lists a 114.3 mm pitch-circle diameter for the documented factory wheel packages.
Mazda · BM5FS · 2013–2017Axela Wheelbase
2,700 mmMazda lists a 2,700 mm wheelbase for BM5FS in the cited specification table.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela 12V battery
S-95Mazda’s Axela owner manual specifies this i-stop 12V battery type for the documented engine family.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Automatic transmission fluid
Mazda ATF FZ · 7.8 LMazda ATF FZ reference capacity by engine/drivetrain.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Brake layout
Ventilated disc front / disc rearOfficial Mazda brake architecture.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Compression ratio
14.8Official Mazda compression ratio.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Curb weight
1360 kgMazda published vehicle weight for the cited grades/transmissions.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Diesel fuel filter replacement
60,000 kmMazda specifies a 60,000 km diesel fuel-filter replacement interval.
Mazda · BMLFS · 2018–2019Axela Drivetrain
FFDrivetrain: FF.