2011 Mazda 3 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Mazda 3 oil type depends on the engine: the i Sport, 2.0 F, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Sport, 2.0 F, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Sport, 2.0 G, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Sport, 2.0 G, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i SV, 2.0 F takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i SV, 2.0 G takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Touring, 2.0 F, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Touring, 2.0 F, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Touring, 2.0 G, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the i Touring, 2.0 G, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- i Sport, 2.0 F, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Sport, 2.0 F, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Sport, 2.0 G, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Sport, 2.0 G, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i SV, 2.0 F: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i SV, 2.0 G: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Touring, 2.0 F, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Touring, 2.0 F, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Touring, 2.0 G, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- i Touring, 2.0 G, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i Sport, 2.0 F, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Sport, 2.0 F, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Sport, 2.0 G, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Sport, 2.0 G, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i SV, 2.0 F — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i SV, 2.0 G — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Touring, 2.0 F, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Touring, 2.0 F, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Touring, 2.0 G, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| i Touring, 2.0 G, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3 — 2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4 — 2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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2011 Mazda 3 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. If the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant. FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution. Use the solution as is when replacing coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Mazda 3 take?
It depends on the engine: i Sport, 2.0 F, Automatic uses 0W-20; i Sport, 2.0 F, Standard uses 0W-20; i Sport, 2.0 G, Automatic uses 0W-20; i Sport, 2.0 G, Standard uses 0W-20; i SV, 2.0 F uses 0W-20; i SV, 2.0 G uses 0W-20; i Touring, 2.0 F, Automatic uses 0W-20; i Touring, 2.0 F, Standard uses 0W-20; i Touring, 2.0 G, Automatic uses 0W-20; i Touring, 2.0 G, Standard uses 0W-20; Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3 uses 5W-30; Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4 uses 5W-30; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic uses 0W-20; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2011 Mazda 3 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: i Sport, 2.0 F, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Sport, 2.0 F, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Sport, 2.0 G, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Sport, 2.0 G, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i SV, 2.0 F holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i SV, 2.0 G holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Touring, 2.0 F, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Touring, 2.0 F, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Touring, 2.0 G, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; i Touring, 2.0 G, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Mazdaspeed, 2.3 4 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 5, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Hatchback, 2.5 6, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 5, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; s Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.5 6, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Mazda 3?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Mazda 3. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.