--- title: "2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Oil Type: 0W-20, 4.4 qt" description: "The 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 takes 0W-20 engine oil, 4.4 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Oil Type and Capacity The 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 takes 0W-20 engine oil, 4.4 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 (2.0L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS)) takes 0W-20 full synthetic engine oil, 4.4 quarts with a filter change (OEM filter Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge)). Other engines differ; see the tables below. ## 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 2.0L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 0W-20 | | Oil standard | API SN or ILSAC GF-5 (Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20 factory fill) | | Capacity (with filter) | 4.4 qt / 4.2 L | | Synthetic required | Yes | | OEM filter | Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge) | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57062XP, Purolator L14459 | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 12 months (normal, Schedule 1); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe, Schedule 2) | Note: Cartridge-style filter under a plastic cap on top of the engine; needs a 74mm cap wrench, not a strap wrench. ## 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 2.5L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS) oil (Verified) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Viscosity | 0W-20 | | Oil standard | API SN or ILSAC GF-5 (Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20 factory fill) | | Capacity (with filter) | 4.8 qt / 4.5 L | | Synthetic required | Yes | | OEM filter | Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge) | | Aftermarket filters | Fram XG10575, Wix 57062XP, Purolator L14459 | | Change interval | 7,500 mi / 12 months (normal, Schedule 1); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe, Schedule 2) | Note: Same cartridge filter and cap-wrench size as the 2.0L. ## Which Mazda CX-5 model years does this cover? These oil 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 oil: common questions ### How many quarts of oil does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? It depends on the engine. The 2.0L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS) takes 4.4 quarts; The 2.5L SkyActiv-G (PE-VPS) takes 4.8 quarts, all figures include a new filter. ### What kind of oil does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? 0W-20 meeting API SN or ILSAC GF-5 (Mazda Original Oil Supra 0W-20 factory fill), full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above. ### Can you use a different viscosity in a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5? The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice. ### How often does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 need an oil change? 7,500 mi / 12 months (normal, Schedule 1); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe, Schedule 2). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval. ### What oil filter does a 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 take? The OEM filter is Mazda PE01-14-302 (cartridge). Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57062XP, Purolator L14459. ## 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 oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/oil) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/oil). ## More for the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 - [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) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/fluids) - [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.