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Mazda 3

Maintenance specs for 13 variants of the Mazda 3 — from 2004 to 2026.

20042009 Mazda 3

2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD

148 hp / 135 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterB6Y1-14-302A

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity2.9 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20042009 Mazda 3

2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD

148 hp / 135 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterB6Y1-14-302A

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.6 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20072009 Mazda 3

2.3L I4 (L3-VE) · FWD

156 hp / 150 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterB6Y1-14-302A

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/50R17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 205/50R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20102013 Mazda 3

2.0L I4 (LF-DE) · FWD

148 hp / 135 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity7.8 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20102013 Mazda 3

2.3L I4 DISI Turbo (L3-VDT) · FWD

263 hp / 280 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterLF10-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity2.9 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity7.2 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMazda M-III ATF
Capacity30 oz

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20102013 Mazda 3

2.5L I4 (L5-VE) · FWD

167 hp / 168 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.5 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/50R17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 205/50R17 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

20142018 Mazda 3

2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · FWD

155 hp / 150 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidMazda MTF 75W-80
Drain & fill2.3 qt
Full capacity2.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R16
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 205/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20142018 Mazda 3

2.0L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PE-VPS) · FWD

155 hp / 150 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.2 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R16
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 205/60R16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20142018 Mazda 3

2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD

184 hp / 185 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20192023 Mazda 3

2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD

186 hp / 186 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20192023 Mazda 3

2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · AWD

186 hp / 186 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

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

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20212023 Mazda 3

2.5L SKYACTIV-G Turbo I4 (PY-VPTS) · AWD

250 hp / 320 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

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

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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

20242026 Mazda 3

2.5L SKYACTIV-G I4 (PY-VPS) · FWD

191 hp / 186 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-20
Capacity4.8 qt
FilterPE01-14-302A

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF FZ
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.2 qt

Coolant

TypeMazda Long Life Coolant (FL22)
Capacity6.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size215/45R18
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Shop 215/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA490 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.03 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

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