Mazda CX-5 Oil Type and Capacity

Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.

The oil on a Mazda CX-5 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

How many quarts of oil does a Mazda CX-5 take?

It depends on the engine. The 2.5L SkyActiv-G (PY-VPS) takes 4.8 quarts; The 2.5L SkyActiv-G Turbo takes 5.1 quarts; The 2.2L SkyActiv-D (turbodiesel) takes 5.4 quarts, all figures include a new filter.

What kind of oil does a Mazda CX-5 take?

0W-20 meeting API SN/SP or ILSAC GF-5/GF-6, 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 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 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 Mazda CX-5 take?

The OEM filter is Mazda PE01-14-302 (later PE01-14-302B), cartridge. Common equivalents: Fram XG10575, Wix 57062XP, Purolator L14459.