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2013 Mazda CX5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 CX5.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2013 Mazda CX5 is an SUV built on an automatic (S6) transmission and powered by an engine requiring 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, a specification that pairs with EPA ratings of 26/32/28 mpg to reflect Mazda's efficiency priorities for the era. Reliability records for this model year document 194 owner complaints with the Electrical System generating the most reports and one recall issued. This pattern suggests diligent pre-purchase inspection of electrical components while indicating the model generally avoids more severe systemic failures.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/32/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 55D23L · 0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1WPE14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 55D23L · 0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPE14302 alt PE0114342
Engine air filterPE07133A0A
Spark plugPE5R18110A
Battery0000800035WB
Front wiper bladesKD5367330 alt KA1F67330
Serpentine beltPEDD15908 alt PE0815909C
ThermostatPE0115171

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 32 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8-10 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts71-75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14-18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0-42.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0-42.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing14 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.03-1.13 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance0 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)33.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)33.0 psi
RPM55-72 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance1.74-2.04 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142-203 PSI. 28.5 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket23-28 ft-lbs / 17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle68-81 ft-lbs / 38-48 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.1 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.1 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.06 in / 0.35 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.02 in / 0.31 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–77 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Maximum cylinder head bolt length should not exceed 146.0 mm. Replace bolts if they exceed maximum length. Coat bolts with clean engine oil. · Step 1 · 13.0-18.0 ft. lbs.

232.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
385 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
485 degrees-95 degrees85 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1nuts 1, 225–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant at 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2013 Mazda CX5 top in one area — the electrical system, 31 of 194 reports (16%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 6 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
823
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
194
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 194 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System31
Unknown Or Other20
Service Brakes19
Power Train12
Structure10
Seats9
Engine8
Vehicle Speed Control5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V644000Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateReported 06/09/2016

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010… Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 823 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
01-008-262026-05-01Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-031-262026-04-30StructureDESCRIPTION Some vehicles may require the replacement of a damaged VIN plate or vehicle…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-023-262026-04-11Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 CX5 take?

4.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 CX5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CX5 get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 32 highway / 28 combined mpg.