--- title: "2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ in the 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic; total fill ~8.2 qt (7.8 L), no owner-serviceable dipstick on most trims.. Coolant: Mazda FL-22 type long-life coolant (green). 2.0L: ~7.6 qt (7.2 L) auto; 2.5L: ~7.8 qt (7.4 L) auto. No scheduled interval under normal Mazda maintenance, inspect and top off; replace if contaminated.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/fluids" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ in the 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic; total fill ~8.2 qt (7.8 L), no owner-serviceable dipstick on most trims.. Coolant: Mazda FL-22 type long-life coolant (green). 2.0L: ~7.6 qt (7.2 L) auto; 2.5L: ~7.8 qt (7.4 L) auto. No scheduled interval under normal Mazda maintenance, inspect and top off; replace if contaminated.. ## 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 fluid guide (High confidence) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Mazda FL-22 type long-life coolant (green). 2.0L: ~7.6 qt (7.2 L) auto; 2.5L: ~7.8 qt (7.4 L) auto. No scheduled interval under normal Mazda maintenance, inspect and top off; replace if contaminated. | | Transmission | Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ in the 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic; total fill ~8.2 qt (7.8 L), no owner-serviceable dipstick on most trims. | | Brake fluid | SAE J1703 / FMVSS 116 DOT-3 (DOT-4 also acceptable) | | Power steering | None (electric power steering) | | Differential | AWD models: Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 in the rear differential (~0.4 qt) and transfer case (~0.5 qt) | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Mazda CX-5 model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Mazda CX-5 built from 2013 through 2016, the KE (1st generation), compact suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013) - [2014 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2014) - [2015 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2015) - [2016 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2016) ## What changed during the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD | | 2014 | 2.5L SkyActiv-G added on Touring/Grand Touring; 2.0L remains standard on Sport | | 2016 | Facelift (styling, chassis stiffening, updated i-Activsense safety suite); mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers) carry over unchanged | ## 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? Mazda Original Oil ATF-FZ in the 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic; total fill ~8.2 qt (7.8 L), no owner-serviceable dipstick on most trims.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 use? Mazda FL-22 type long-life coolant (green). 2.0L: ~7.6 qt (7.2 L) auto; 2.5L: ~7.8 qt (7.4 L) auto. No scheduled interval under normal Mazda maintenance, inspect and top off; replace if contaminated.. ### What brake fluid does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? SAE J1703 / FMVSS 116 DOT-3 (DOT-4 also acceptable). ### What differential fluid does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? AWD models: Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1 in the rear differential (~0.4 qt) and transfer case (~0.5 qt). ## Sources - [Mazda global owner's manual, CX-5 KE lubricant quality and capacities](https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/cx-5/cx-5_8ft1ee17b/contents/10020102.html) - [NHTSA recall 16V-644, liftgate support struts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2014) - [NHTSA recall 16V-203, steering knuckle bolts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015) - [NHTSA recall 16V-064, fuel filler pipe](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015) - [NHTSA recall 20V-063, LED daytime running lights](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2016) - [Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition, covered years)](https://www.mazdainfotainmentsettlement.com/) - [Mazda parts catalog, PE01-14-302 oil filter cartridge](https://parts.mazdausa.com/p/Mazda__CX-5/CARTRIDGE--OIL-FILTER/105508476/PE01-14-302.html) - [Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 first generation engine/trim history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-5) - [Edmunds, 2016 Mazda CX-5 review and specs](https://www.edmunds.com/mazda/cx-5/2016/review/) ## Other Mazda CX-5 generations - [2017-2025 Mazda CX-5 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/fluids). ## More for the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.