2001 Mazda Tribute Oil Type & Capacity
The 2001 Mazda Tribute oil type depends on the engine: the DX, 2.0 B, 4WD takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.0 B, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the DX, 3.0 1, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the DX, 3.0 1, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the ES, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the ES, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, 2.0 B, 4WD: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.0 B, FWD: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, 3.0 1, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- DX, 3.0 1, FWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- ES, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- ES, FWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, FWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, 2.0 B, 4WD — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| DX, 2.0 B, FWD — 2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| DX, 3.0 1, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| DX, 3.0 1, FWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| ES, FWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, FWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tribute
2001 Mazda Tribute factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.3 quarts (5.01 L) — MAZDA Premium Engine Coolant
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2001 Mazda Tribute take?
It depends on the engine: DX, 2.0 B, 4WD uses 5W-20; DX, 2.0 B, FWD uses 5W-20; DX, 3.0 1, 4WD uses 5W-20; DX, 3.0 1, FWD uses 5W-20; ES, 4WD uses 5W-20; ES, FWD uses 5W-20; LX, 4WD uses 5W-20; LX, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2001 Mazda Tribute take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, 2.0 B, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, 2.0 B, FWD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, 3.0 1, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; DX, 3.0 1, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; ES, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; ES, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2001 Mazda Tribute?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Mazda Tribute. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.