Showing specs for all NA & NB Miatas

5-speed manual transmission oil type and capacity (2001)

2.1 US qt2 L2 L2.1 US qt1.8 Imp qtManual transmission gear oil; API Service GL-4 or GL-5; SAE 75W-90 (any temperature); SAE 80W-90 above 10°C (50°F)
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Approximate published quantity. Check the level using the cited manual; do not assume a drain-and-fill amount.

Applies to
  • NB 2001 (BP-Z3, 5MT)
  • Verified in: 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Owner’s Manual
Sources
  • Page 10-3
    2.1 US qt2 L2 L2.1 US qt1.8 Imp qt
    Printed: “5-Speed transmission L US qt Imp qt 2.0 2.1 1.8”
  • Page 10-2
    Manual transmission gear oil; API Service GL-4 or GL-5; SAE 75W-90 (any temperature); SAE 80W-90 above 10°C (50°F)
    Printed: “Any temperature API Service GL-4 or GL-5 (SAE 75W-90) Above 10°C (50°F) API Service GL-4 or GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)”