2010 Mazda CX-7 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Mazda CX-7 oil type depends on the engine: the i Sport, 2.5 5 takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the i Sport, 2.5 M takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the i SV, 2.5 5 takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the i SV, 2.5 M takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Touring, 2.3 3, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Touring, 2.3 3, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Touring, 2.3 L, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Touring, 2.3 L, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- i Sport, 2.5 5: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Sport, 2.5 M: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i SV, 2.5 5: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i SV, 2.5 M: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, FWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Touring, 2.3 3, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Touring, 2.3 3, FWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Touring, 2.3 L, AWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Touring, 2.3 L, FWD: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i Sport, 2.5 5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. |
| i Sport, 2.5 M — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. |
| i SV, 2.5 5 — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. |
| i SV, 2.5 M — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | If SAE 5W-20 engine oil is not available, use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. |
| s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, AWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, FWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, AWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Touring, 2.3 3, AWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Touring, 2.3 3, FWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Touring, 2.3 L, AWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Touring, 2.3 L, FWD — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
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2010 Mazda CX-7 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant. 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 2010 Mazda CX-7 take?
It depends on the engine: i Sport, 2.5 5 uses 5W-20; i Sport, 2.5 M uses 5W-20; i SV, 2.5 5 uses 5W-20; i SV, 2.5 M uses 5W-20; s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, AWD uses 5W-30; s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, FWD uses 5W-30; s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, AWD uses 5W-30; s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD uses 5W-30; s Touring, 2.3 3, AWD uses 5W-30; s Touring, 2.3 3, FWD uses 5W-30; s Touring, 2.3 L, AWD uses 5W-30; s Touring, 2.3 L, FWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2010 Mazda CX-7 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: i Sport, 2.5 5 holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Sport, 2.5 M holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i SV, 2.5 5 holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i SV, 2.5 M holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 2.3 3, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 2.3 L, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Touring, 2.3 3, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Touring, 2.3 3, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Touring, 2.3 L, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Touring, 2.3 L, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Mazda CX-7?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Mazda CX-7. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.