Last reviewed: March 28, 2026
2024 Mazda Mazda3 Oil Type & Fluid Specs
Oil Filter Part Numbers
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Oil Specifications for Your 2024 Mazda Mazda3
The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 with the 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine uses 0W-20 Full Synthetic oil meeting API SP specifications. Using the correct oil weight is one of the simplest and most impactful things you can do to protect your engine — it costs $30–$50 per change and prevents thousands in potential repair bills.
You'll need 4.4 quarts of oil when changing it along with a new filter. The recommended change interval is every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. If you're unsure whether your driving qualifies as "normal" or "severe," err on the shorter side — oil is always cheaper than the engine it's protecting.
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Sources & Methodology
- 2024 Mazda Mazda3 Owner's Manual — Fluid specifications section
- American Petroleum Institute (API) — Oil certification standards
- FRAM, Mobil 1, Bosch — Oil filter cross-reference catalogs
Data last verified: March 28, 2026
2024 Mazda Mazda3 — Common Questions
The 2024 Mazda Mazda3 with the 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic oil meeting API SP specifications. You'll need 4.4 quarts with a new filter.
Mazda recommends oil changes every 7,500 miles or 12 months for the 2024 Mazda3, whichever comes first. If you frequently drive in severe conditions — lots of short trips, stop-and-go traffic, towing, extreme temperatures, or dusty roads — consider shortening that interval to 5,000 miles.
Mazda specifies full synthetic oil for the 2024 Mazda3. While using conventional oil in an emergency won't immediately damage your engine, it doesn't meet the same performance standards that your engine was designed around. Synthetic oil provides better protection at temperature extremes, lasts longer between changes, and reduces internal engine friction. For the relatively small price difference ($10–$15 more per oil change), stick with synthetic — your engine will thank you.
The OEM oil filter part number for the 2024 Mazda Mazda3 is PE01-14-302A. Compatible aftermarket filters include the FRAM PH7317, Mobil 1 M1-110A, and Bosch 3323. Any of these will work well — the key is to always replace the filter with every oil change and to make sure the gasket on the old filter comes off cleanly when you remove it.