Oil change
#1
Oil change
I'm about to do my first oil change on my 8 and am confused about the type to use I.e. Mineral or synthetic and as I don't even know what is in it now due to lack of history that's why I want to change it rather than top it up with the wrong stuff
#2
I went with this for my first oil change last month. Hope it helps! I ended up using 5W20 Synthetic and haven't had any problems
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...4/#post4533706
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...4/#post4533706
#3
From what I understand, as long as you are changing the oil at the correct intervals and topping it off every other fill up, you are good to go with any 5w20 or 5w30
As far as type and brand, you will get nothing but opinions
As far as type and brand, you will get nothing but opinions
#5
Mineral oil, I suggest 5w30 for higher density. Mazda suggest 5w20 in north America especially for colder regions which is understandable if you get -10 Celsius and + in winter where u at, but summer time 5w20 is not thick enough IMO. Mazda suggest 5w30 in Japan, as an example
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Make sure you top off oil level on a regular basis depending on your engine needs. And 3000 miles limit is recommended for oil change.
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Make sure you top off oil level on a regular basis depending on your engine needs. And 3000 miles limit is recommended for oil change.
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