Mazda MX-5 Miata Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid grades and capacities for your car. (1990–2005)

Capacities

Specification	Value
(1)	Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted. (2) Compressor refrigerant oil capacity. (3) Use ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil (Part No. 38899-PR7-003). (4) Use ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil (Part No. 38885-	(1) Total system capacity, unless otherwise noted.
(2)	Compressor refrigerant oil capacity.
(3)	Use ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil (Part No. 38899-PR7-003).
(4)	Use ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil (Part No. 38885-09109).
(5)	Use PAG YN-12b oil (Part No. F2AZ-19577).
(6)	Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.
(7)	Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(8)	Use PAG SP10 refrigerant oil.
(9)	Use PAG SP20 refrigerant oil.
ATF Capacity	7.1
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	Capacity 6.7 Liter (L)
B2300, B3000 & B4000	(5) 7.0 22.0
Compressor	(amount drained) plus 20 Cubic Centimeter (cc)
Condenser	30
Coolant Capacity	6.0
Evaporator	50
Lubricating Oil	5.07
Miata	(6) 4.4-5.7 21.2
Millenia	(2) (7) 5.9 26.5
MX-6 & 626	(9) (4) 5.9 24.7
Oil Capacity	Total (Dry Engine) 4.0 Liter (L)
Power Steering Fluid	Capacity MT
Protege	(2) (8) 4.1 21.2
R-134a	21.2
Rear Differential	1.0
Reciever/Drier	10
Refrigerant Capacity	14.1
Refrigerant Oil Capacity	5.07
Refrigerant Type	R-12
Service Refill	1.06
System Capacity	28.24
Total system oil capacity	80
Transmission Oil	1.75
Viscosity	All-Season SAE 75W-90
With Automatic Transmission	0.72
With Manual Transmission	0.84
Without Rear A/C	(3) 6.8-7.3 31.7
With Rear A/C	(3) 6.8-7.3 35.2

Fluid Types & Grades

Specification	Value
API Classification	GL-5 SAE90w
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	Type AFT M-III Or Equivalent e.g. Dexron (R) II
Coolant	Ethylene-glycol-based Do not add alcohol or methanol in cooling system, may damage aluminum parts.
Coolant	Ethylene-glycol-based Do not use alcohol or methanol in the cooling system.
Engine Oil	API Service SG (Energy Conserving II), SH (Energy Conserving II)
Fluid	ATF M-III or Dexron II
Gear Oil Grade	API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Oil Viscosity	All Temperatures 75w/90
Recommended Fluid Type	ATF M-III or Equivalent
Refrigerant Oil Type	Denso OIL9
Refrigerant Oil Type	DENSO OIL9
Refrigerant Type	R-12
Refrigerant Type	R-134a
Standard Differential	Above 0°F (-18°C) 90, GL-5
Transmission Oil	Type
Type	ATF M-III Or Equivalent (e.g. Dexron(R)II)
Wheel Bearing Grease For vehicles with serviceable wheel bearings.	Lithium Multipurpose Grease XG-1-C, Spec. ESA-M1C75-B