Mazda 6 (2002 - 2022) engine oil capacity

This article discusses in detail the engine oil used in Mazda 6 cars:

  • 1st generation (GG): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008;
  • 2nd generation (GH): 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013;
  • 3rd generation (GJ): 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 release.

The oil change interval is once a year or every 10000-15000 km. / 6250-9350 miles.
Check interval: 1 time in 3 months or every 2500 km. / 1500 miles.

Mazda 6 (GG); 2002 - 2008
Specifications for petrol models:

  • API - SJ,
  • ACEA - A1 and above.

Specifications for diesel models:

  • API - CF,
  • ACEA - B1 and above.
Engine Oil type (SAE) Capacity
(basic / filter)
US quarts Liters
2.3MZR-L3 5w30, 0w30 4.65 4.4
2.3 DISI Turbo L3 Turbo 5w30, 0w30 6.75 / 0.42 6.4 / 0.4
2.3AWD L3 5w30, 0w30 4.65 / 0.42 4.4 / 0.4
2.0MZR-LF 5w30, 0w30 4.85 / 0.42 4.6 / 0.4
2.0D MZR-CD+DPF 5w30, 0w30 4.3 / 0.21 4.1 / 0.2
2.0D MZR-CD 5w30, 0w30 5.8 / 0.21 5.5 / 0.2
1.8 MZR L8-DE L8-VE 5w30, 10w30 4.85 / 0.42 4.6 / 0.4
Mazda 6 (GH); 2008 - 2013
Specifications for petrol models:

  • API - SL/SM,
  • ACEA - A3/A5.

Specifications for diesel models:

  • API - CF,
  • ACEA - B3/B5.
Engine Oil type (SAE) Capacity
(basic / filter)
US quarts Liters
2.5 S-VT MZR 5w30, 5w20, 0w30 5.8 5.5
2.2 CiTD MZR-CD 5w30 6 5.7
2.0 S-VT MZR 5w30, 5w20, 0w30 4.55 4.3
2.0DISI MZR 0w30, 0w20 4.85 4.6
2.0 CiTD MZR-CD 5w30 4.3 4.1
1.8 MZR L8-DE L8-VE 5w30, 10w30 4.85 / 0.42 4.6 / 0.4
Mazda 6 (GJ); 2012 - 2022
Specifications for petrol models:

  • API - SL/SM/SN,
  • ACEA - A3/A5.

Specifications for diesel models:

  • API - CF,
  • ACEA - C3.
Engine Oil type (SAE) Capacity
(basic / filter)
US quarts Liters
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 SH-VPTS 5w30, 0w30 6.35 / 0.32 6 / 0.3
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 PE-VPS 5w30, 10w30 5.2 / 0.21 4.9 / 0.2
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 PY-VPS 5w30, 10w30 5.7 / 0.21 5.4 / 0.2
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