Mazda Mazda6 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mazda Mazda6 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.4-5.4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2018-2021 models take 4.8-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.4-5.4 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2018-2021 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.8-5.1 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2014-2017 | 0W-20 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2011-2013 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 | 5.3-5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20 |
| 2009-2010 | 5W-20 | 5.3-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2008 | 5W-20 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2006-2007 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2003-2005 | 5W-20 | 4.5-5.5 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2002 | 5W-30 | 3.7-6 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 Mazda6 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Mazda Mazda6 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mazda Mazda6 takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 4.4-5.4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2018-2021 models take 4.8-5.1 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Mazda Mazda6 take?
About 4.4-5.4 qt with a filter change on 2022-2026 models, and 4.8-5.1 qt on 2018-2021 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 Mazda6?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 2018-2021: 0W-20/5W-30; 2014-2017: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 25 of 25 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Mazda Mazda6, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2021 Mazda Mazda6, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2021 Mazda Mazda6, 2.5L 4-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.