2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata oil type depends on the engine: the 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Club, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Club, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Grand Touring, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.81 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Club, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Club, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Grand Touring, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.81 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Club, Automatic Trans — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Club, Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Club, Standard Trans — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Club, Standard Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, Automatic Trans — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard Trans — Standard Trans,6 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.81 QTS. | — | — |
| Grand Touring, Standard Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Automatic Trans — Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Automatic Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Standard Trans — Standard Trans,5 Spd Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Sport, Standard Trans | API - ILSAC, SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | — | 4.28 QTS. | — |
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2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?
It depends on the engine: 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Club, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Club, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Grand Touring, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, Standard Trans uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 25th Anniversary Edition, Automatic Trans holds 4.7 quarts with filter; 25th Anniversary Edition, Standard Trans holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Club, Automatic Trans holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Club, Standard Trans holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, Automatic Trans holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Grand Touring, Standard Trans holds 4.81 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic Trans holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard Trans holds 4.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.