2012 Mazda 3 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Mazda 3 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — i Sport, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Sport, 2.0L Eng VIN F, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Sport, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Sport, 2.0L Eng VIN F, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i SV, 2.0L Eng VIN G, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i SV, 2.0L Eng VIN F, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Automatic Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 7, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.0L — i Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN 8, Standard Trans, 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3, 2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 4, 2.3L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Grand Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 9, Standard Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Sport, 2.5L Eng VIN 6, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — s Touring, 4D Sedan, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans, 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Mazda 3 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 0W-20; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Mazda 3?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Mazda 3?
Most 2012 Mazda 3 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 2012 Mazda 3?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Mazda 3. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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