2010 Mazda Tribute Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Mazda Tribute oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Grand Touring, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Touring, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Touring, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Grand Touring, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Grand Touring, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Sport, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Sport, FWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Sport, FWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Touring, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the i Touring, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the s Grand Touring, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Grand Touring, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Touring, AWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Touring, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Grand Touring, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Grand Touring, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Sport, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Sport, FWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Sport, FWD, Standard: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Touring, 4WD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- i Touring, FWD: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid Grand Touring, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid Touring, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Hybrid Touring, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Grand Touring, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Grand Touring, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Sport, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Sport, FWD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Sport, FWD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Touring, 4WD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| i Touring, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| s Grand Touring, FWD — 3.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — MAZDA yellow-colored Premium Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2010 Mazda Tribute take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid Grand Touring, FWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid Touring, AWD uses 5W-20; Hybrid Touring, FWD uses 5W-20; i Grand Touring, 4WD uses 5W-20; i Grand Touring, FWD uses 5W-20; i Sport, 4WD uses 5W-20; i Sport, FWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; i Sport, FWD, Standard uses 5W-20; i Touring, 4WD uses 5W-20; i Touring, FWD uses 5W-20; s Grand Touring, 4WD uses 5W-20; s Grand Touring, FWD uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid Grand Touring, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid Grand Touring, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid Touring, AWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Hybrid Touring, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Grand Touring, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Grand Touring, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Sport, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Sport, FWD, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Sport, FWD, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Touring, 4WD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; i Touring, FWD holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Most 2010 Mazda Tribute owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Mazda recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Mazda Tribute. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.