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2013 Mazda MAZDA6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 MAZDA6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 is a passenger car whose engine is specified to use 5.5 quarts of 5W‑20 oil, a detail that defines its basic service requirements. Owner feedback has been modest, with just 22 complaints recorded and four recalls issued, the most frequently cited trouble areas being exterior lighting and service brakes. Within the MAZDA6’s 2002‑2021 history, complaints peaked at 386 in 2009 and dropped to a low of 2 in 2020, placing the 2013 model year well below the early‑year high and consistent with the nameplate’s improving reliability record.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery, OE oil filter LF0514302B. 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 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLF0514302B alt YF0914302A
Engine air filterL51813Z40A alt CY0113Z40A
Fuel filterL51813ZE0 alt CA3813ZE0
Spark plugZZJ118110
Battery0000806096WB
Front wiper bladesGS3M67330B alt GS3L67330B
Serpentine beltCY0115907B alt L51815909A
ThermostatZZJ115171B alt LF0315165A
Cabin air filterGS3L61148

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3276 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MAZDA6 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2009 s Grand Touring V6 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012i Sport Sedan 2.5L I-47.80 sec16.00 sec170 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.10 sec14.70 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.10 sec14.60 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.20 sec14.70 sec272 hpFWD
2009s Grand Touring V6 Sedan 3.7L V66.30 sec14.80 sec272 hpFWD
2009i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec170 hpFWD
2009i Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.10 sec170 hpFWD
2009i Grand Touring Sedan 2.5L I-48.10 sec16.40 sec170 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 Capacity8.6
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-12 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17-20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub175-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)620 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5.0-6.0 ohms
Ignition Timing12 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.22 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca
Standard BCI Group Number96R

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-181 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)29.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)29.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-48 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket17-22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle59-74 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020–23 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-76 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–76 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 35-39 ft. lbs., 85-95103 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 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 · 2.2-8.0 ft. lbs.

29.5-12.5 ft. lbs.9.5–12.5 ft. lbs
332.0-34.0 ft. lbs.32–34 ft. lbs
488 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
588 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

1Bolts 1-1615 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1690 degrees
4Bolts 1-1690 degrees
5Bolts 1-1690 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
134-39 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57-61, Step 3: 80-8534–39 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
16-9 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 906–9 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; 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)
At 22,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (clean)
Every 30,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (clean)
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 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2013 Mazda6 shows a sharp dip in federal complaints (22) and recalls (4) compared with the surrounding years, where complaints ranged from 99 in 2012 to 137 in 2014 and recalls hovered between 6 and 4. Across the generation, complaints peaked in 2009 (386) and then generally declined, while recalls peaked in 2009 (10) and fell to a low of 0‑1 after 2019; the trend suggests improving reliability over time. The 2013 model’s complaint profile is concentrated in exterior lighting, service brakes, visibility/wiper, seats, and suspension/structure, with only one crash‑related complaint and no fire complaints, indicating no major safety‑critical issues reported. Because 2013 sits at the low point of the overall complaint and recall arc, the data imply it is one of the more dependable years in the lineup. **Takeaway: 2013 is a relatively safe year to purchase a used Mazda6, provided the specific items noted are inspected.**

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
236
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
22
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 22 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting,Service Brakes3
Visibility/Wiper2
Seats2
Suspension,Structure1
Suspension,Wheels,Service Brakes1
Steering,Suspension1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V717000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 12/10/2018

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda CX-9 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may…

19V323000StructureReported 25/04/2019

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Mazda6 vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine… Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member and either install a side member and drain hose and apply wax to protect from rust, or install a drain hose and…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 236 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…
SA-029-262026-04-21Power TrainThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
SA-061-252025-12-17Electrical SystemIf you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start…
07-004-25a2025-12-10Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
SA-039/252025-08-21StructureSome vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.)…

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 MAZDA6 take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 MAZDA6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.