Mazda SkyActiv – Change Engine Oil – DIY
Is the oil service reminder light appearing on your Mazda? Learn how to fix the problem by changing your Mazda’s engine oil and oil filter. This guide provides instructions on changing the engine oil and filter on Mazda vehicles equipped with the 4-cylinder engine typically found on many Mazda 3 and Mazda 6.
What you will need
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- 0W-20 Full Synthetic Oil
- 5W-30 – Optional
- 5 Quarts – See the chart below
- Mazda oil filter
- Allen Wrench Set
- Ratchet Wrench
- Disposable gloves
- Drain pan
- Floor jack
- Jack stand
- Oil filter pliers
Procedure
- Park the vehicle on level ground and a safe work area.
- Jack up the car on the front passenger side, then secure it with jack stands.
- Remove the plastic panel under the engine using a Philips screwdriver or 8mm socket.
- Slide the drain pan under the oil pan and then get under the car. The oil drain plug is on the passenger side of the engine.
- Remove the oil drain bolt using an Allen Torx bit. It will take about five minutes to drain the oil.
- Replace the copper washer that goes on the drain plug. Do not install the drain plug without a copper washer, or you will end up with oil leaks.
- Once the oil has drained, put the bolt back in and tighten it. Don’t cross-thread or strip it.
- Move the drain pan under the oil filter. The oil filter is right in front of the oil pan.
- Remove the oil filter. You should be able to loosen it by hand; if not, use an oil plier wrench.
- Remove the filter and let the oil drain from the filter tube into the pan.
- Install the new filter. Use some old oil and apply a thin layer with your finger to the filter gasket before installing it. It will form a good seal and prevent it from leaking. Hand-tighten the oil filter.
- Remove the oil cap at the top of the engine by turning it counterclockwise.
- Get a funnel and begin pouring new oil in. Not all cars take five quarts, so you must check the oil level periodically as you pour. The oil dipstick will be on the-hand side of the engine and typically has a yellow handle.
- Close the oil cap. Check the engine oil level. Start the engine and let it run for about fifteen seconds. This allows the new oil filter to fill properly, and the oil level will drop slightly. Turn the engine off.
- Wait for fifteen minutes and recheck the engine oil level. Check for oil leaks under the engine. Add oil if necessary to bring the level between the MIN and MAX marks.
- Remove the jack stands and lower the car onto the ground.
Do not install the drain plug without a copper washer, or you will end up with oil leaks.
You’re done!
Torque Specifications
- Torque the oil drain plug to 25 to 30-foot pounds.
Applications
- 2012–present Mazda Axela Mazda3
- 2013–present Mazda Atenza Mazda6
- 2013–present Mazda CX-5
- 2013–2018 Mazda Biante
- 2013–2015 Mazda Premac Mazda5
- 2015–present Mazda CX-3
- 2016–present Mazda Roadster/MX-5
- 2016–present Mazda CX-4 (China)
- 2019–present Mazda CX-30
Oil Capacity
| MZR 1.6 With oil filter replacement | 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) |
| MZR 1.6 Without oil filter replacement | 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 1.5 With oil filter replacement | 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 1.5 Without oil filter replacement | 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 2.0 With oil filter replacement | 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Without oil filter replacement | 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 2.5 With oil filter replacement | 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Without oil filter replacement | 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-D 1.5 With oil filter replacement | 5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Without oil filter replacement | 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.1 Imp qt) |
| SKYACTIV-D 2.2 With oil filter replacement | 5.1 L (5.4 US qt, 4.5 Imp qt) |
We hope you find the Mazda SkyActiv – Change Engine Oil – DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mazda.