2014 Mazda CX-5 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2014 Mazda CX-5 oil type depends on the engine: the Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, 4D Utility, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, 4D Utility, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Utility, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Utility, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, 4D Utility, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, 4D Utility, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility, AWD: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Utility, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Utility, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, 4D Utility, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, 4D Utility, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility, AWD — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Automatic Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Standard Trans — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 4D Utility, AWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 4D Utility, FWD — 2.5L Eng | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your CX-5
2014 Mazda CX-5 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.2 quarts (7.76 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 2014 Mazda CX-5 take?
It depends on the engine: Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, 4D Utility, AWD uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, 4D Utility, FWD uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility, AWD uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD uses 0W-20; Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD uses 0W-20; Touring, 4D Utility, AWD uses 0W-20; Touring, 4D Utility, FWD uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2014 Mazda CX-5 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, 4D Utility, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, 4D Utility, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Automatic Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility, AWD holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Automatic Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 4D Utility, FWD, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Utility Wagon, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Utility, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Utility, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2014 Mazda CX-5?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2014 Mazda CX-5. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.