2012 Mazda CX-7 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 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
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.3L — 2.3L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | API - SM or ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 5.30 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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2012 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). Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Mazda CX-7 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Mazda CX-7 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.3 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Mazda CX-7?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Mazda CX-7. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.