2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata oil type depends on the engine: the Grand Touring, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Special Edition takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Touring, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Touring, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Grand Touring, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, Standard: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Special Edition: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Touring, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Touring, Standard: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring, Automatic — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Special Edition — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Special Edition | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Automatic — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Standard — Standard Trans,5 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Touring, Automatic — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring, Automatic | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Touring, Standard — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Touring, Standard | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.6 quarts (7.19 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 MX-5 Miata take?
It depends on the engine: Grand Touring, Automatic uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, Standard uses 0W-20; Special Edition uses 0W-20; Sport, Automatic uses 0W-20; Sport, Standard uses 0W-20; Touring, Automatic uses 0W-20; Touring, Standard uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Grand Touring, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, Standard holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Special Edition holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Touring, Automatic holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Touring, Standard holds 4.81 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.