2023 Mazda CX-50 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Mazda CX-50 oil type depends on the engine: the S takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S Preferred takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S Preferred Plus takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S Premium takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S Premium Plus takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the S Select takes 0W-20 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Turbo takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo Meridian Edition takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo Premium takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter); the Turbo Premium Plus takes 5W-30 (5.1 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S Preferred: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S Preferred Plus: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S Premium: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S Premium Plus: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- S Select: 0W-20, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Turbo: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo Meridian Edition: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo Premium: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
- Turbo Premium Plus: 5W-30, 5.1 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S Preferred — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S Preferred Plus — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S Premium — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S Premium Plus — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| S Select — Normally Aspirated | API - ILSAC SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.80 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Turbo — Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo Meridian Edition — Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo Premium — Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
| Turbo Premium Plus — Turbocharger | API - SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil | 5.10 QTS. | 4.90 QTS. | — |
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2023 Mazda CX-50 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.2 quarts (6.81 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 2023 Mazda CX-50 take?
It depends on the engine: S uses 0W-20; S Preferred uses 0W-20; S Preferred Plus uses 0W-20; S Premium uses 0W-20; S Premium Plus uses 0W-20; S Select uses 0W-20; Turbo uses 5W-30; Turbo Meridian Edition uses 5W-30; Turbo Premium uses 5W-30; Turbo Premium Plus uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2023 Mazda CX-50 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S Preferred holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S Preferred Plus holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S Premium holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S Premium Plus holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S Select holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Turbo holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo Meridian Edition holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo Premium holds 5.1 quarts with filter; Turbo Premium Plus holds 5.1 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2023 Mazda CX-50?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Mazda CX-50. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.