Mazda 3
Maintenance specs for 13 variants of the Mazda 3 — from 2004 to 2026.
2004–2009 Mazda 3
2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD
148 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity2.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2004–2009 Mazda 3
2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD
148 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2007–2009 Mazda 3
2.3L I4 (L3-VE) · FWD
156 hp / 150 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2013 Mazda 3
2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD
148 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity7.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2013 Mazda 3
2.3L I4 DISI Turbo (L3-VDT) · FWD
263 hp / 280 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity2.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2013 Mazda 3
2.5L I4 (L5-VE) · FWD
167 hp / 168 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2014–2018 Mazda 3
2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · FWD
155 hp / 150 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2014–2018 Mazda 3
2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · FWD
155 hp / 150 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2014–2018 Mazda 3
2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD
184 hp / 185 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2019–2023 Mazda 3
2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD
186 hp / 186 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2019–2023 Mazda 3
2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · AWD
186 hp / 186 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMazda 75W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity0.6 qt
Transfer Case
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Capacity0.5 qt
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2021–2023 Mazda 3
2.5L SKYACTIV-G Turbo I4 (PY-VPTS) · AWD
250 hp / 320 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidMazda 75W-90 GL-5
Rear capacity0.6 qt
Transfer Case
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Capacity0.5 qt
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2024–2026 Mazda 3
2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD
191 hp / 186 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush120,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs75,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi