2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata oil type depends on the engine: the Grand Touring, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Special Edition, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Special Edition, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the SV takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Touring, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Touring, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Grand Touring, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, Standard: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Special Edition, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Special Edition, Standard: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- SV: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Touring, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Touring, Standard: 5W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring, Automatic — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Special Edition, Automatic — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Special Edition, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Special Edition, Standard — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Special Edition, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Automatic — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Standard — 5 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| SV — 5 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| SV | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Touring, Automatic — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Touring, Standard — 6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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). 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 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?
It depends on the engine: Grand Touring, Automatic uses 5W-20; Grand Touring, Standard uses 5W-20; Special Edition, Automatic uses 5W-20; Special Edition, Standard uses 5W-20; Sport, Automatic uses 5W-20; Sport, Standard uses 5W-20; SV uses 5W-20; Touring, Automatic uses 5W-20; Touring, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Grand Touring, Automatic holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, Standard holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Special Edition, Automatic holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Special Edition, Standard holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter; SV holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Touring, Automatic holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Touring, Standard holds 4.81 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.