Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

Differential oil type and capacity (1990)

0.69 US qt0.65 L0.65 L0.69 US qt0.57 Imp qtDifferential gear oil; API GL-5; SAE 90 above −18°C (0°F); SAE 80W below −18°C (0°F)
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Add the specified oil through the filler plug until the level reaches the bottom of the plug hole.

Applies to
  • NA 1990 (B6)
  • Verified in: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
Sources
  • Part no. 1193-10-89C
    Page M–24
    0.69 US qt0.65 L0.65 L0.69 US qt0.57 Imp qtDifferential gear oil; API GL-5; SAE 90 above −18°C (0°F); SAE 80W below −18°C (0°F)
    Printed: “Above −18°C (0°F): API GL-5, SAE 90 Below −18°C (0°F): API GL-5, SAE 80W Capacity: 0.65 liter (0.69 US qt, 0.57 Imp qt)”