The Mazda RX-8 has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2011 RX-8 with the 1.3L 2-cyl [2] engine has an oil capacity of 4.6 quarts (4.35 liters), the 2011 RX-8 with the 1.3L 2-cyl [4] engine has an oil capacity of 4.6 quarts (4.35 liters) and the 2011 RX-8 with the 1.3L 2-cyl [M] engine has an oil capacity of 4.6 quarts (4.35 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Mazda RX-8 to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Mazda RX-8.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.3L 2-cyl [2] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2011 | 1.3L 2-cyl [4] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2011 | 1.3L 2-cyl [M] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2011 | 1.3L 2-cyl [P] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.3L 2-cyl [2] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2010 | 1.3L 2-cyl [4] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2010 | 1.3L 2-cyl [M] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2010 | 1.3L 2-cyl [P] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 1.3L 2-cyl [2] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 1.3L 2-cyl [4] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 1.3L 2-cyl [M] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 1.3L 2-cyl [P] | 4.6 Quarts | 4.35 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2008 | 1.3L 2-cyl [S] | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2007 | 1.3L 2-cyl [S] | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2006 | 1.3L 2-cyl [S] | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.3L 2-cyl 1308cc | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2004 | 1.3L 2-cyl R2 | 3.7 Quarts | 3.5 Liters | 5W-20 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Mazda RX-8 could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Mazda RX-8 regularly, ideally once a week.
