Mazda CX-3 is a great small crossover SUV that’s known for its fuel efficiency and stylish design. If you’re the owner of a Mazda CX-3, it’s important to know what the Engine Oil Capacity are so that you can properly maintain your vehicle.
1st Gen Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
2023 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2023 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2023 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2023 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic without CLCNVL
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Automatic with CLCNVL
6.2 qt (5.9 l)
Manual without CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
Manual with CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2022 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2022 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2022 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2022 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic without CLCNVL
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Automatic with CLCNVL
6.2 qt (5.9 l)
Manual without CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
Manual with CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2021 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity is 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil.
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2021 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2021 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2021 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic without CLCNVL
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Automatic with CLCNVL
6.2 qt (5.9 l)
Manual without CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
Manual with CLCNVL
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2020 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2020 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2020 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
2020 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Manual
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2019 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2019 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2019 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
2019 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Manual
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2018 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 holds 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2018 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2018 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2018 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Manual
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2017 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2017 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
Manual
3.6 pints (1.7 l)
75W-80 GL-4
2017 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2017 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
Manual
5.9 qt (5.6 l)
2016 Mazda CX-3 Engine Oil Capacity
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
Engine Oil Capacity with filter
4.4 qt (4.2 l)
Oil type
0W-20
Drain plug torque
23-30 ft/lbs
2016 Mazda CX-3 Transmission Fluid Capacity
Transmission
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
6-Speed Automatic
Total fill: 8.2 qt (7.8 l)
Initial fill: 3.5 qt (3.3 l)
SL049
2016 Mazda CX-3 Differential and Transfer Case Fluid Capacity
Part
Fluid capacity
Fluid type
Rear differential
0.6 pints (0.3 l)
GLSC3
Transfer case
0.8 pints (0.4 l)
GLSC3
2016 Mazda CX-3 Coolant Capacity
Transmission type
Coolant capacity
Automatic
6.1 qt (5.8 l)
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The Mazda CX-3 has a fuel economy of up to 32 MPG, which is excellent for a small SUV. The Engine Oil Capacity for Mazda CX-3 is 4.4 quarts or 4.2 liters, and the recommended oil type is SAE 0W-20 synthetic motor oil. For the best performance, it’s essential to use the recommended oil type and change your oil according to Mazda’s maintenance schedule.
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