What oil does a Mazda take?

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-16(2025 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Use SAE 0W-16 engine oil'. If 0W-16 is unavailable 0W-20 may be used, but must be replaced with 0W-16 at the next oil change.

Oil change with filter

4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine 6.5 L (6.9 US qt) and EV-system 1.9 L circuits, both FL-22.

Brake fluid

Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Printed this way in the e-SKYACTIV Lubricant Quality table; no DOT class is named.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2024 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. 0W-20 — not the 5W-30 the 2.5T four-cylinder takes.

Oil change with filter

6.3 quarts (6 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Same figure for CX-90 Standard Power and High Power and for CX-70 normal / large-towing specs. Without filter 5.7 L (6.0 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Printed this way in the e-SKYACTIV Lubricant Quality table; no DOT class is named.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2024 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine and EV-system circuits both FL-22; engine 9.2 L (9.7 US qt), EV system 6.5 L (6.9 US qt).

Brake fluid

Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Printed this way in the e-SKYACTIV Lubricant Quality table; no DOT class is named.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

FL-22 type(4.3 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Battery-electric: no engine oil. Single coolant capacity 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Engine oil

Mazda Genuine SKYACTIV-D SAE 0W-30 Diesel Engine Oil · 0W-30(2020–2021 · CX-5 Signature SKYACTIV-D)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Recommended oil. Manual: required for optimum fuel economy and Diesel Particulate Filter durability; another oil shortens DPF life or may damage it. Read from the 2020 and 2021 U.S. manuals.

Engine oil

ACEA C3 · 0W-30 or 5W-30(2020–2021 · CX-5 Signature SKYACTIV-D)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Alternative only when the Mazda oil is unavailable: 'ACEA C3 and SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30', to be replaced with Mazda Genuine SKYACTIV-D oil at the next oil change.

Oil change with filter

5.4 quarts (5.1 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.8 L (5.1 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2020–2021)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico.

Oil change with filter

4.4 quarts (4.2 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2021 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. Checked the 2021 and 2025 editions.

Oil change with filter

4.5 quarts (4.3 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.1 L (4.3 US qt). Differs from the transverse 2.0 in the Mazda3/CX-3 (4.2 L).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2017–2018)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico; same grade for SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and 2.5.

Oil change with filter

4.4 quarts (4.2 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

ILSAC GF-V or higher · 0W-20(2021–2023)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2021 Mazda3/CX-30: 'Use ILSAC GF-V or higher/ SAE 0W-20' (GF-V = GF-5). The 2023 CX-50 edition prints 0W-20 API-certified without the ILSAC wording.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2024 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2024 Mazda3/CX-30 and 2025 CX-50 editions: 'Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil', API 'Certified For Gasoline Engines'.

Oil change with filter

4.4 quarts (4.2 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda3/CX-30. In the 2024 CX-30 manual the 2.0 is listed for Mexico only. Without filter 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda3, CX-30, CX-50. Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2026 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada and Israel.

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2016–2016)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A. and Canada. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 is the factory oil.

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2020–2025)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. Checked 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025 editions.

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

ILSAC GF-V or higher · 0W-20(2019–2020)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Manual: 'Use ILSAC GF-V or higher/ SAE 0W-20 engine oil' (GF-V = GF-5), plus API 'Certified For Gasoline Engines'. The schedule entry's cc range also takes in the 2.0 sold in these years, which uses the same oil.

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Oil change with filter

4.4 quarts (4.2 liters)(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 0W-20(2017–2021)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. 2020 edition not fetched; 2019 and 2021 identical.

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 5W-30(2020–2025)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. Checked 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025 editions.

Oil change with filter

5.1 quarts (4.8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.6 L (4.9 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 5W-30(2020–2023)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico.

Oil change with filter

5.1 quarts (4.8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.6 L (4.9 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 5W-30(2021 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada; checked 2021 and 2024 Mazda3/CX-30, 2023 and 2025 CX-50.

Oil change with filter

5.1 quarts (4.8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.6 L (4.9 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.

Engine oil

API "Certified For Gasoline Engines" (starburst) · 5W-30(2018–2021)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

U.S.A., Canada. The turbo takes 5W-30, not the non-turbo's 0W-20.

Oil change with filter

5.1 quarts (4.8 liters)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Without filter 4.6 L (4.9 US qt).

Coolant

FL-22 type

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Mazda's U.S. Lubricant Quality tables name FL-22 for every engine (and the EV-system circuits of the hybrids and MX-30).

Brake fluid

DOT 3 · SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Conventional SKYACTIV-G models. e-SKYACTIV models (CX-90/CX-70 incl. PHEV, CX-50 Hybrid) print 'Mazda Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent' instead — set per engine.