Mazda2026Technical specifications

CX-5 2.5: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.5-litre petrol (engine code e-SKYACTIVE-G). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Summary

Match the engine code (e-SKYACTIVE-G) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Mazda
Model: CX-5
Years: 2026
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: e-SKYACTIVE-G

Performance & efficiency

Power: 104 kW (141 hp)
Engine size: 2,488 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 13.0:1
Fuel system: Mazda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.5 litres

All 102 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2488
Compression ratio :1	13,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Mazda
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(d)
Air metering Type	Mass/MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil Make	Mazda
Ignition coil Type	PW3X-18-100
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) takes 4.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Coolant

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	—
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SN/A5/B5
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SN/A5/B5
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Mazda ATF A7
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	2.4
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Checking level
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	7.6
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) (dry fill)
Coolant Type	FL22
Coolant Colour	Green
Cooling system - total capacity litres	LHD=8,3 RHD=8,2
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 28 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm or 8,8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	28 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm
Minimum disc thickness after refacing Rear	8,8 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,04 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	2 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	2 mm

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	12/610 Not adjustable
Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm	Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	700±100 Not adjustable
Idle speed - alternative rpm	Not adjustable

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure
Compression pressure bar	8,8-11,6
Oil pressure bar/rpm	1,4-1,7/1500
Radiator cap bar	0,93-1,22

Fuel system

Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar	4,8-5,6
Injector Ohm	1,2-2,0
Throttle motor Ohm	0,3-100/20°C

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Mazda
Spark plug Type	P5SP-18-110
Electrode gap mm	1,05-1,40
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	ILKAR7X11

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
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Tighten	15±2 Nm
Tighten	45±2 Nm
Tighten	90°±5°
Tighten	90°±5°
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Stage 1	—
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Balancer shaft
Big end bearings Stage 1	29±3 Nm
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Big end bearings
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°±10°
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	—
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Assemble components within 10 minutes. Ensure sealant does not enter bolt holes.
Sump drain bolt	36±5 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	112 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	29±4 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	100±10 Nm+60°±5°
Camshaft sprocket/gear	—
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Camshaft carrier/cap	1)5±1 Nm 2)10±1 Nm
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Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover	7 Nm
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Assemble components within 10 minutes. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	18±2 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	54±10 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	45±6 Nm
Water pump	23±3 Nm
Spark plugs	18±2 Nm
Fuel rail	23±3 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	9±1 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	9±1 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	15±1 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	42±12 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	20±3 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	16±2 Nm
Oil filter	14±2 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front hub
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	100±10 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	—
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
Steering wheel	48±6 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	90±14 Nm
Steering track rod end	53±6 Nm
Steering track rod end
Brake caliper to carrier Front	35±4 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	101±9 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	27±4 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	M10=59±7 Nm M12=94±8 Nm
ABS sensor Front	9±1 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	9±1 Nm
Road wheels	128±19 Nm

Air conditioning

Do not mix R134a with R1234yf.
No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	—
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	R134a=490±25 R1234yf=480±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	FD46XG
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	100
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Mazda CX-5 2.5?

The firing order for the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Mazda CX-5 2.5 take?

The Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) takes 4.5 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Mazda CX-5 2.5?

Valve clearances on the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Mazda CX-5 2.5?

Brake discs on the Mazda CX-5 2.5 (2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 28 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm or 8,8 mm rear.