1983 Mazda RX-7 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Mazda RX-7 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.4 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS, Automatic — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, Standard — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| GSL, Automatic — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| GSL, Standard — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S, Automatic — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
| S, Standard — 1.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your RX-7
1983 Mazda RX-7 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — With Heater 10. qts. - Without Heater 9. qts.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Mazda RX-7 take?
The 1983 Mazda RX-7 takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), SAE 5W-20 (Below -20Deg.F to over 0Deg.F),10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to over 85Deg.F) 10W-40, 10W-50 (Below -10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F) 20W-40, 20W-50 (Below 10Deg.F to over 120Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1983 Mazda RX-7 take?
The 1983 Mazda RX-7 holds 4.4 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Mazda RX-7?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Mazda RX-7. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.