1983 Mazda GLC Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Mazda GLC takes 5W-30 motor oil — 3.52 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 3.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom L, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom L, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom L, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom L, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Custom, 4D Wagon, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2D Hatchback, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | — | 3.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your GLC
1983 Mazda GLC factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — With Heater 5.8 qts. - Without Heater 5.3 qts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Mazda GLC take?
The 1983 Mazda GLC takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30 (35Deg.F to Above 90Deg.F) 40 (Below 90Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1983 Mazda GLC take?
The 1983 Mazda GLC holds 3.52 quarts with a filter change, or 3.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Mazda GLC?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Mazda GLC. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.