First Oil Change?...
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First Oil Change?...
I was told that the first oil change should be done at 1000 miles, but then again, the dealer also told me I dont have to do it at 1000, I should wait till 3000.....So which is it?
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There is no 'right' answer, it's a matter of personal preference. I did my first oil change at 1200 miles, the next will be at 3000, and every 3000 thereafter.
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yet Mazda recommends 7500 mile and warranty's the engine for 4 years. Don't think they would do that if they didn't think the oil would hold up. Having said that I will probably change at 3000 miles but do think we overdue oil changes for the most part on new cars but I guess it's cheap insurance.
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Mazda's recommended B service interval is 5000 miles. Did first change of oil and filter in my home garage in less than 1/2 hour at 2500 miles. Dealer at 5000 - home change at 7500 - and so on. Cost of extra oil change is $6 for filter and $6 for oil - number of extra oil change in first 100000 miles is 20 - extra total $240. Very cheap insurance for a car my wife is concerning burying me in.
John
PS At wheel pointing straight down not skyward according to SWMBO (British for She Who Must Be Obeyed)
John
PS At wheel pointing straight down not skyward according to SWMBO (British for She Who Must Be Obeyed)
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I always thought you should only change the oil when the
warning light comes on in the dash. Done 2700 miles still no light !
By the way will the 1quart bottle be enough for the oil change ?
warning light comes on in the dash. Done 2700 miles still no light !
By the way will the 1quart bottle be enough for the oil change ?
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I just did my own first change at 988 miles. I will do my own change at 3750 and then take it to the dealer for the 7500. Then it's alternate DIY and Dealer every 3750 miles.
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