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Mazda Mazda 3 A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2017 to 2018 Mazda Mazda 3 (4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.) uses 16.96 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG Oil compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2017 to 2018 Mazda Mazda 3: 16.96 oz of R-134a, PAG Oil oil, see the under-hood decal for the rest.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Mazda Mazda 3 A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2017 to 20184 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a16.96 ozPAG Oil
2017 to 20184 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a16.96 ozPAG Oil
2011 to 20134 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 4.1 oz
2011 to 20134 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 4.1 oz
2011 to 20134 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 4.1 oz
20104 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a17 ozPAG-46 4.06 oz
20104 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.R-134a17 ozPAG-46 4.06 oz
20104 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a17 ozPAG-46 4.06 oz
20094 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 5.08 oz
20094 Cyl. 2.3 Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 5 oz
2004 to 2008All Eng.R-134a18 ozPAG-46 5 oz

Recharge supplies for your Mazda Mazda 3

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.