2021 Mazda 3 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Mazda 3 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Base takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Preferred, 4D Hatchback, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Preferred, 4D Hatchback, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Premium, 4D Hatchback, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Hatchback takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Select, 4D Hatchback, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Select, 4D Hatchback, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Base: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Preferred, 4D Hatchback, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Preferred, 4D Hatchback, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Hatchback, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Hatchback: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Select, 4D Hatchback, AWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Select, 4D Hatchback, FWD: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Base — 2.0L Eng | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Preferred, 4D Hatchback, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Preferred, 4D Hatchback, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Hatchback, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Automatic Trans — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Standard Trans — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Hatchback — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Select, 4D Hatchback, AWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Select, 4D Hatchback, FWD — 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC GF-V or higher SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Hatchback — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo, 4D Hatchback — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 3
2021 Mazda 3 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.0 quarts (6.62 L). Check the vehicle identification number on the vehicle identify cation number plate. 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 2021 Mazda 3 take?
It depends on the engine: 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; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; 2.5L uses 0W-20; Base uses 0W-20; Preferred, 4D Hatchback, AWD uses 0W-20; Preferred, 4D Hatchback, FWD uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Hatchback, AWD uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; S, 4D Hatchback uses 0W-20; S, 4D Sedan uses 0W-20; Select, 4D Hatchback, AWD uses 0W-20; Select, 4D Hatchback, FWD uses 0W-20; Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Turbo, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; Turbo, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2021 Mazda 3 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Base holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Preferred, 4D Hatchback, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Preferred, 4D Hatchback, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Hatchback, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Automatic Trans holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Premium, 4D Hatchback, FWD, Standard Trans holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Hatchback holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Select, 4D Hatchback, AWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Select, 4D Hatchback, FWD holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Hatchback holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo Premium Plus, 4D Sedan holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Hatchback holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan holds 5.1 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Mazda 3?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Mazda 3. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.