Mazda Mazda3 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mazda Mazda3 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2022 models take 4.4-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.8-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2021-2022 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.4-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2019-2020 | 0W-20 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2014-2018 | 0W-20 | 4.4-4.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2011-2013 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2009 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2006 | 5W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2003 | 5W-30 | 4-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Mazda3 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Mazda Mazda3 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mazda Mazda3 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2022 models take 4.4-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Mazda Mazda3 take?
About 4.8-5.1 qt with a filter change on 2023-2026 models, and 4.4-5.1 qt on 2021-2022 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Mazda Mazda3?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2021-2022: 0W-20/5W-30; 2019-2020: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 24 of 24 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Mazda Mazda3, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mazda Mazda3, 2.5L 4-cyl and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mazda Mazda3, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.