what engine oil does Mazda put in?
04-21-2007, 09:52 PM
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what engine oil does Mazda put in?
Just wondering if Mazda dealerships here (Vancouver specifically) would adhere to the manual and put 5w20 oil?
And how much is the oil change? Castrol GTX... good oil?
And how much is the oil change? Castrol GTX... good oil?
04-22-2007, 12:16 AM
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GTX would be bad. its a syn blend. anything thats blend, mixed or sounds like it could be is bad. Id use moto master, as its cheap and its not like your dumping a ton of it in there
04-22-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by -=drift=-
GTX would be bad. its a syn blend. anything thats blend, mixed or sounds like it could be is bad. Id use moto master, as its cheap and its not like your dumping a ton of it in there
04-22-2007, 08:54 AM
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are you sure?
they have always used generic oil for all the cars at my dealer, 10W30 I thought.
I guess it depends on the dealer...all I remember is it wasnt per spec.
they have always used generic oil for all the cars at my dealer, 10W30 I thought.
I guess it depends on the dealer...all I remember is it wasnt per spec.
04-22-2007, 09:45 AM
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i thought they would use Mazda's Oil.... You can get engine oil in a Mazda bottle from the service/parts department at the dealer (at least at Signature Mazda in BC).... and they have the right one that's specified in the manual....
04-22-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by him
i thought they would use Mazda's Oil.... You can get engine oil in a Mazda bottle from the service/parts department at the dealer (at least at Signature Mazda in BC).... and they have the right one that's specified in the manual....
it's still just a rebadged of another oil.....mazda dosen't make thier own oil.
and they use w20 btw..
i usally run GTX as well....
valvoline is good...
but i never use FULL synthetic like M1....
i m pretty sure GTX is an ok oil=)
04-22-2007, 05:29 PM
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Castrol as a Synthetic GTX (in black bottle) and a dino GTX (white bottle). I think GTX is fine. I can't find any other brands that has 5w20....
04-23-2007, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mistersql
I'd check with the dealership for what they use/recommend.
That's news to me that GTX is a blend.
That's news to me that GTX is a blend.
i asked...they will only say."our oil comes in a big barrell and its dino oil"..
they will ony recommend you dino oil, and 5W20 and will not say any specfic brands..
just just the GTX white bottle..(DINO)
04-23-2007, 10:27 PM
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Ive been running mobil1 in my 7's, and snowmobile oil as preix for 8 years, but who's counting. OMP sucks ***, and its too bad the computer doesnt like it not being there, coupled with the screw looking gastank from hell.
as i side note, ive never seen the white bottle, but i dont really look to long in the CT
as i side note, ive never seen the white bottle, but i dont really look to long in the CT
04-23-2007, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by delhi
Castrol as a Synthetic GTX (in black bottle) and a dino GTX (white bottle). I think GTX is fine. I can't find any other brands that has 5w20....
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/subse...tentId=6005246
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