2006 Mazda 6 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Mazda 6 oil type depends on the engine: the i, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mazdaspeed takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- i, 4D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mazdaspeed: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i, 4D Hatchback, Automatic — i,2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i, 4D Hatchback, Standard — i,2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i, 4D Sedan, Automatic — i,2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i, 4D Sedan, Standard — i,2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| Mazdaspeed — Mazdaspeed,2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Hatchback, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Hatchback, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Sedan, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| s, 4D Wagon, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
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2006 Mazda 6 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). FL22 type engine coolant concentration is factory adjusted. Use the product as it is without diluting it. Except FL22 type engine coolant: Above 3Deg.F use: 35% Antifreeze solution and 65% demineralized water, above -15Deg.F use: 45% Antifreeze solution and 55% demineralized water, above -40Deg.F use: 55% Antifreeze solution and 45% demineralized water.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Mazda 6 take?
It depends on the engine: i, 4D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-20; i, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-20; i, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-20; i, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; Mazdaspeed uses 5W-30; s, 4D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-20; s, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-20; s, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-20; s, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; s, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-20; s, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2006 Mazda 6 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: i, 4D Hatchback, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mazdaspeed holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Hatchback, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Mazda 6?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Mazda 6. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.