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2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed coolant: 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant..

Generation	Years	Top spec
2013	2013	7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.
2012	2012	7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.
2011	2011	7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant Note: If the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant. FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution. Use the solution as is when replacing coolant.

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Quick Answer:2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed coolant: 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant..

Engine Coolant (2.3 L Eng) (2013):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2013):4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2013):1.06 LBS. (0.48 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans) (2013):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — Mazda Genuine ATF F-Z

Brake Fluid (2013):— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Clutch Fluid (2013):— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Engine Oil (2.3 L Eng) (2013):6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3 L Eng) (2013):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3 L Eng) (2013):2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4, SAE 75W-80

Power Steering Fluid (2013):— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2013):— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Coolant (2012):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2012):4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2012):1.06 LBS. (0.48 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans) (2012):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — Mazda Genuine ATF F-Z

Brake Fluid (2012):— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Clutch Fluid (2012):— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Engine Oil (2.3 L Eng) (2012):6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3 L Eng) (2012):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3 L Eng) (2012):2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4, SAE 75W-80

Power Steering Fluid (2012):— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2012):— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Coolant (2011):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant Note: If the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant. FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution. Use the solution as is when replacing coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2011):4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2011):1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2011):8.60 QTS. (8.13 L) — MAZDA Genuine ATF M-V

Brake Fluid (2011):— DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Engine Oil (2.3 L Eng) (2011):6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3 L Eng) (2011):15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3 L Eng) (2011):2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4 or GL-5: SAE 75W-90. Above 50Deg. F (10Deg. C): API - GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Power Steering Fluid (2011):— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2011):— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

Engine Coolant (2010):7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant Note: Use FL22 Engine Coolant only if the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2010):4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant (2010):1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2010):8.60 QTS. (8.13 L) — MAZDA Genuine ATF M-V

Brake Fluid (2010):— DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Engine Oil (2.3 L Eng) (2010):6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SL or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans) (2010):3.01 QTS. (2.84 L) — API - GL-4 or GL-5: SAE 75W-90. Above 50Deg. F (10Deg. C): API - GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Power Steering Fluid (2010):— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2010):— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

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Engine Coolant (2.3L Eng)7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.06 LBS. (0.48 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — Mazda Genuine ATF F-Z

Brake Fluid— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Clutch Fluid— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Engine Oil (2.3L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3L Eng)15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3L Eng)2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4, SAE 75W-80

Power Steering Fluid— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

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Engine Coolant7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.06 LBS. (0.48 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — Mazda Genuine ATF F-Z

Brake Fluid— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Clutch Fluid— SAE J1703 FMVSS116 DOT 3

Engine Oil (2.3L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3L Eng)15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3L Eng)2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4, SAE 75W-80

Power Steering Fluid— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

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Engine Coolant7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant Note: If the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant. FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution. Use the solution as is when replacing coolant.

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid8.60 QTS. (8.13 L) — MAZDA Genuine ATF M-V

Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Engine Oil (2.3L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Fuel Tank (2.3L Eng)15.90 GALS. (60.18 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid (2.3L Eng)2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-4 or GL-5: SAE 75W-90. Above 50Deg. F (10Deg. C): API - GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Power Steering Fluid— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

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Engine Coolant7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — FL22 Type Engine Coolant Note: Use FL22 Engine Coolant only if the "FL22" mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap.

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

Air Cond Refrigerant1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid8.60 QTS. (8.13 L) — MAZDA Genuine ATF M-V

Brake Fluid— DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Engine Oil (2.3L Eng)6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — API - SL or ILSAC, SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil

Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans)3.01 QTS. (2.84 L) — API - GL-4 or GL-5: SAE 75W-90. Above 50Deg. F (10Deg. C): API - GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 80W-90

Power Steering Fluid— MAZDA Genuine ATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent (e.g. DEXRON II)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Fluid

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What coolant does the Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed use?: 2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed requires 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant. per the factory manual.
Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What coolant type does a Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed use?: 2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed coolant: 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) Note: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription "FL22" on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding area. For vehicles without "FL22" inscription use a mixture of demineralized water and ethylene-glycol-based coolant. Do not use solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze. Above -16Deg. C {3.2Deg. F} 65% water/35% coolant. Above -26Deg.C {-15Deg.F} 55% water/45% coolant. Above -40 Deg. C {-40Deg.F} 45% water/55% coolant..
Can I use universal coolant in a Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed?: Factory manuals specify exact coolant chemistry for the Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed. Using the wrong coolant type can cause corrosion, overheating, or gasket damage. Always match the OEM specification exactly — do not mix incompatible coolant types.

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