CX-7 · 2007–2012

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo CX-7 · 260 hp (2007 to 2012)

The Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo of the CX-7 generation uses the L3-VDT 2.3 DISI Turbo petrol engine with 260 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 260 PS / 191 kW
Displacement: 2 261 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: L3-VDT 2.3 DISI Turbo
Period covered: 2007–2012
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

260 hp (191 kW), all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2007 to 2012.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The L3-VDT 2.3 DISI Turbo engine is also fitted to: Mazda Mazda3 (Mazda3 BK), Mazda Mazda3 (Mazda3 BL), Mazda Mazda6 (Mazda6 GG / GY).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo CX-7?

The L3-VDT 2.3 DISI Turbo petrol engine (2 261 cc), 260 hp (191 kW).

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Which oil for the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C3-approved oil suited to the L3-VDT 2.3 DISI Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026