2016–2025 Mazda MX-5 Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2016–2025 Mazda MX-5 with the Skyactiv-G 2.0 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
⚠️ Safety first: Always use jack stands or drive-up ramps before getting under any vehicle. Never rely on a floor jack alone. Chock your wheels and engage the parking brake.
Videos in this library are created by independent YouTube creators. Oil Pal does not own or produce this content. We curate guides we trust — but always refer to your owner's manual. Clicking a creator's name visits their channel directly.
Mazda 2.0L Skyactiv — MX-5 Miata 2016+
2016–2025 Miata · 2016–2025 Mx-5 · 2016–2025 Mx5
First Timer Friendly
✅ The ND Miata is a fun DIY oil change. Skyactiv engine with cartridge filter on top — clean and easy. Sports car enthusiasts typically change oil more frequently.
Specs not yet verified. We're still checking this guide's oil type, capacity, part numbers and torque against the manufacturer's data. Confirm them in your owner's manual before you start.
Oil Type
0W-20 Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.0 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Mazda #PE01-14-302 | Fram PH10575
Engine Code
Skyactiv-G 2.0
Tools You'll Need
- Oil filter housing cap socket (check your engine — essential)
- 14mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Mazda #9956-41-600)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by YouTube — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 14mm | Torque: 30 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Mazda #9956-41-600 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — cap socket |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Hold trip button until oil light resets. |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 4.0 quarts this is one of the smaller drains — Oil Pal handles it easily.
No guide found for that vehicle yet.
We're adding new vehicles every week. Let us know what you need and we'll prioritize it.
Clicking sends a request to our team with your search term.