1996 Mazda 626 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Mazda 626 oil type depends on the engine: the DX, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the DX, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the ES, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the ES, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.5 D, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.5 D, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- DX, Standard: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- ES, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- ES, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 C, Standard: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.5 D, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.5 D, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| DX, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| ES, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| ES, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.0 C, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.0 C, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.5 D, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
| LX, 2.5 D, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 35Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below -10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | — |
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1996 Mazda 626 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze Coolant
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Mazda 626 take?
It depends on the engine: DX, Automatic uses 5W-30; DX, Standard uses 5W-30; ES, Automatic uses 5W-30; ES, Standard uses 5W-30; LX, 2.0 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; LX, 2.0 C, Standard uses 5W-30; LX, 2.5 D, Automatic uses 5W-30; LX, 2.5 D, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1996 Mazda 626 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; DX, Standard holds 3.7 quarts with filter; ES, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; ES, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 C, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 C, Standard holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LX, 2.5 D, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2.5 D, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Mazda 626?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Mazda 626. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.