Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 171 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 232 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mazda Tribute 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The fuel consumption of this Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mazda Tribute 2008 - 2011 versions, fuel consumption in city - 11.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
- Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km
- Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i AT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km

Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i technical data
Model: | Mazda Tribute 2.5i | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2011. December | ||
Engine: | 2488 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 171 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 232 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 11.2 (urban) 8.4 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres (17.4 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.44m (length) 1.78m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 213 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 889 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1903 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i engine L5-VE
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 2488 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 100 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) More service info |
Power | 160 - 175 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 - 235 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2008 |
Duration of production | 7 years |
Engine also used on | Mazda 6 Mazda 3 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Mazda Tribute crossover [2008 - 2011] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i
Most fuel efficient version |
2.5 Petrol | 171 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i | 2.5 Petrol | 171 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Mazda Tribute 2008 2.5i 4x4 | 2.5 Petrol | 171 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Mazda Tribute 2008 3.0i V6
Most powerfull version (240 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Mazda Tribute 2008 3.0i V6 4x4
Most powerfull version (240 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |