1989 Mazda MX-6 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Mazda MX-6 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.33 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.33 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WS — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| DX, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| DX, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| GT, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| GT, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| LX, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| LX, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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) | — | 4.10 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your MX-6
1989 Mazda MX-6 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.9 quarts (7.47 L)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Mazda MX-6 take?
The 1989 Mazda MX-6 takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30(Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F) 30(35Deg.F to over 100Deg.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 1989 Mazda MX-6 take?
The 1989 Mazda MX-6 holds 4.33 quarts with a filter change, or 4.1 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Mazda MX-6?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Mazda MX-6. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.