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Hey guys.
I've read a number of posts on other forums about when to change your oil, what oil to use and how often. But I wanted to ask you guys/girls with the same car as me. (I thought that would be a good idea)
I'm coming up to 4000 kms soon and want to change the oil ASAP. I've heard of not switching to pure synthetic until around 10,000 kms, but I don't know.
I now there were lots of talk about this topic on the old forum, but I can't search that info.
Any info would be great.
BigD
sbmonkey
09-26-2006, 04:56 PM
I changed to full synthetic at 2000 miles (somewhere over 3000km?). Haven't had a problem and get great gas mileage.
Some people change the oil right after they buy it. I don't think it matters in our engines since they are broken in already from the factory. No special process required either since it is semi-syn from the factory.
majic
09-26-2006, 05:11 PM
I changed to full synthetic at 2000 miles (somewhere over 3000km?). Haven't had a problem and get great gas mileage.
Some people change the oil right after they buy it. I don't think it matters in our engines since they are broken in already from the factory. No special process required either since it is semi-syn from the factory.
+1
i had my first oil change at 70km after the initial engine break-in.. then followed up with 6K increments and i think i went fully synthetic at 20K? i forget now
EDIT: found my spreadsheet.. 1st at 70km to dino oil.. then 6K semi synth at the dealer and then 12K fully synthetic 0W20 and now 5W20 mobil 1
sbmonkey
09-26-2006, 09:30 PM
hmm... spreadsheet is a great idea! I've just been writing it down in warranty booklet.
majic
09-27-2006, 12:07 AM
hmm... spreadsheet is a great idea! I've just been writing it down in warranty booklet.
hehe.. i put in my fuel consumption religiously but mods and service i tend to fall behind with .. oops
That's what I'm looking for. I'll be changing my oil this weekend and Mobil 1 5w20 it is.
Thanks for the info guys.
BigD
MAZDA Kitten
09-27-2006, 02:44 PM
Where are you guys finding mobil 1 5w20 synthetic
Every CDN tire i went to was sold out
Had to pick up Castrol SYNTEC.. whatever its still good
majic
09-27-2006, 03:10 PM
The ones in oakville area only have 1L bottles but in North York u can get the 4.5L jugs
MajesticBlueNTO
09-27-2006, 10:05 PM
The ones in oakville area only have 1L bottles but in North York u can get the 4.5L jugs
in welland you can get the 5L jugs of Mobil1 5w20 :D
majic
09-27-2006, 11:42 PM
The ones in oakville area only have 1L bottles but in North York u can get the 4.5L jugs
in welland you can get the 5L jugs of Mobil1 5w20 :D
my bad.. i checked the jug.. it was 5L too.. :P
I found the Mobil 1 5w20 at a Walmart in 5L jugs.
Seems to be hit and miss with this stuff.
BigD
OH MY!!! I WANT 3 BOTTLES!!!!!!!
save me having to go buy those stinkin singles :-\
sbmonkey
09-30-2006, 05:03 PM
I've been buying 5qrt bottles of 5w30 for the past 3 oil changes (15,000 miles or 24,140km) from Wal*Mart. :) They seem to have that more than the 5w20 or 0w20... actually, I've only seen singles of 0w20.
MZ3_GS
10-01-2006, 09:57 PM
Anyone know where to get Castrol Syn 0W 30?
queens49
10-06-2006, 12:39 PM
Anyone know where to get Castrol Syn 0W 30?
I've seen it at Wal-Mart, I think. It's the Made In Germany ones.
McGuyver_3
10-30-2006, 07:57 PM
1ST OIL CHANGE AT 4000KM WENT STRAIGHT TO FULL SYNTHETIC
BEEN USING MOBIL 1 FULL SYNTHETIC SINCE DAY ONE
ALL MY OTHER OILCHANGES HAVE BEEN BETWEEN 5000-6000KM
From what I have learned this week... get oil changes done at mazda... it will make it easier if you need to get your car fixed under warranty. They went through everything front to back!
McGuyver_3
10-30-2006, 09:08 PM
From what I have learned this week... get oil changes done at mazda... it will make it easier if you need to get your car fixed under warranty.* They went through everything front to back!
if you keep all of the oil changes noted in the mannual warranty book like i do then you should have no problems at all
majic
10-31-2006, 09:37 AM
1ST OIL CHANGE AT 4000KM WENT STRAIGHT TO FULL SYNTHETIC
BEEN USING MOBIL 1 FULL SYNTHETIC SINCE DAY ONE
ALL MY OTHER OILCHANGES HAVE BEEN BETWEEN 5000-6000KM
your shift key is stuck or caps lock is on...
McGuyver_3
10-31-2006, 10:24 PM
1ST OIL CHANGE AT 4000KM WENT STRAIGHT TO FULL SYNTHETIC
BEEN USING MOBIL 1 FULL SYNTHETIC SINCE DAY ONE
ALL MY OTHER OILCHANGES HAVE BEEN BETWEEN 5000-6000KM
your shift key is stuck or caps lock is on...
Woops sorry about that
Timmy
11-11-2006, 02:15 AM
Anybody know what if there are any warranty consequences if the maintenance schedule isn't followed? I'm coming up on 4 month, but still way under mileage. Get the oil changed anyways as suggested or wait until the mileage goes up?
MAZDA Kitten
11-13-2006, 11:36 AM
Uhhh yeah... most definately.
Reference to the thread where the guy had his engine replaced.
What was the first thing that Mazda wanted to see? HIS SERVICE RECORDS....
Put it this way; a lot of 1.8T (Volkswagen) owners were having troubles with engine sludge. VW wouldnt warranty any work unless there was concrete proof that oil changes were being done by the manufacturers specs.
GO and book your oil change NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Skarbro
11-13-2006, 02:33 PM
The dealer will no doubt try to get out of it every time. But if you keep accurate records and all your receipts for the oil and filters, then you should be ok.
Skarbro
11-13-2006, 02:36 PM
Oh and I don't know if anyone has ever considered this - but the dealer has a case to get out of the warranty if you use a viscosity other than what is recommeded - 5w20.
sbmonkey
11-13-2006, 03:32 PM
I dunno about that. The key word is "recommended" here and not required. The manual also states that the oil must meet or exceed the required API service categories. Therefore other viscosities will apply.
Skarbro
11-13-2006, 03:35 PM
I dunno about that.* The key word is "recommended" here and not required.* The manual also states that the oil must meet or exceed the required API service categories.* Therefore other viscosities will apply.
The oil change intervals are also "recommended". But if you don't do them, they will stiff you out of the warranty. Every dealer is different. There are no doubt some dealers that will use this against you.
sbmonkey
11-13-2006, 03:37 PM
The argument with the OCI is that there really isn't any other alternative... except for the number of months. Plus, if you don't change your oil regularly, you should be hit over the head anyway for slowly killing your engine! :D
Skarbro
11-13-2006, 03:44 PM
Oh I totally agree with you. I'm just pointing out that some dealers are weasels and they will nit pick at ANYTHING to get out of warranty work. Just have to be careful.
I'm glad we have a place like MoT that seems to be a trustworthy dealer.
Uhhh yeah... most definately.
Reference to the thread where the guy had his engine replaced.
What was the first thing that Mazda wanted to see? HIS SERVICE RECORDS....
Put it this way; a lot of 1.8T (Volkswagen) owners were having troubles with engine sludge. VW wouldnt warranty any work unless there was concrete proof that oil changes were being done by the manufacturers specs.
GO and book your oil change NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
I 2nd that... Keep on track. Here is the thread you were talking about...
http://xsorbit30.com/users5/torontomazda3den/index.php?topic=647.0
Timmy
11-13-2006, 11:43 PM
Thanks everyone.
Small price to pay.
Sorta sucks since I'm probably going to end up parking the car in the garage for most of the winter since I'm moving to a five minute walk from work.
Going to not going to be much mileage between these next two oil changes.
At this rate, I'm going to have my 24,000 checkup at 1,200km
MAZDA Kitten
11-14-2006, 12:19 AM
Sell it
Timmy
11-14-2006, 12:35 AM
oops, 12,000K, not 1,200K.
Want to buy it? It'll go a long way towards a MS3. Or a slightly bigger downpayment on the house.
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