Important Info About Oil And What To Use!!!!!!!!!
05-04-2004, 04:56 PM
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Re: First Oil Change
Originally posted by Toomuchfun
FYI
I just completed my first oil change. The dealer (Monroe, Michigan) was great. I tried to have them use a 5W-20 synthetic BLEND motor oil. They responded that the use of ANY synthetic would void my warranty and showed me the tech. bulletin. So, unless Mazda spends the time and $$ to test it, synthetic will not be approved. They also performed the "L" flash and all work and oil was free.
FYI
I just completed my first oil change. The dealer (Monroe, Michigan) was great. I tried to have them use a 5W-20 synthetic BLEND motor oil. They responded that the use of ANY synthetic would void my warranty and showed me the tech. bulletin. So, unless Mazda spends the time and $$ to test it, synthetic will not be approved. They also performed the "L" flash and all work and oil was free.
05-04-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by SMigneco
Although the manual specifies non-synthetic
Although the manual specifies non-synthetic
We've been through this many times - the owners manual actually does NOT say anything about type of oil, mineral or synthetic, for or against. ALL that it specifies is API spec SL, 5W20. As long as your synthetic oil is a 5W20 that meets API SL - you're good to go.Regards,
Gordon
05-04-2004, 05:24 PM
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Re: First Oil Change
Originally posted by Toomuchfun
They responded that the use of ANY synthetic would void my warranty and showed me the tech. bulletin.
They responded that the use of ANY synthetic would void my warranty and showed me the tech. bulletin.
Further - several forum members who are employed in the oil refining industry have pointed out that it is impossible to make a 5W20 that is NOT a synthetic blend - it can't be done with straight mineral oil! That is, EVERY 5W20 on the market is a synthetic blend already, even if it isn't prominently labelled as such.
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Gordon
05-04-2004, 05:26 PM
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Just throwing caution to the wind...
While it's not stated in the manual, I did get a technical reference sheet at time of purchase (issued by Mazda) stating NOT to use synthetic.
Just my 2c.
While it's not stated in the manual, I did get a technical reference sheet at time of purchase (issued by Mazda) stating NOT to use synthetic.
Just my 2c.
05-10-2004, 12:35 PM
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I E-Mailed Mazda. Here was the (probably non-technical) reply.
Thank you for contacting Mazda North American Operations. I appreciate
the opportunity to respond to you.
Synthetic oil is not recommended for use on the 2004 Mazda RX8. Please
be aware that as a result, any complications resulting from the use of
synthetic oil will not be covered under warranty.
Again, thank you for contacting Mazda. It has been my pleasure to
assist you. Please feel free to reply to this message with any further
questions or comments.
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Marie Mortensen
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Just FYI, hopefully not too ****!
Thank you for contacting Mazda North American Operations. I appreciate
the opportunity to respond to you.
Synthetic oil is not recommended for use on the 2004 Mazda RX8. Please
be aware that as a result, any complications resulting from the use of
synthetic oil will not be covered under warranty.
Again, thank you for contacting Mazda. It has been my pleasure to
assist you. Please feel free to reply to this message with any further
questions or comments.
Please take a moment to give us your opinion about our e-mail service.
Click the link below to complete a brief, online survey.
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2F68UVS8R
Regards,
Marie Mortensen
Specialist, Customer Assistance E-Business
Just FYI, hopefully not too ****!
05-10-2004, 02:12 PM
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Actually, further to my posting...
the tech sheet states:
Never use synthetic oil. Only use SAE 5w-20.
What the hell is SAE? The only thing I found on the net is Penzoil SAE.
the tech sheet states:
Never use synthetic oil. Only use SAE 5w-20.
What the hell is SAE? The only thing I found on the net is Penzoil SAE.
05-10-2004, 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by Enzolor
Never use synthetic oil. Only use SAE 5w-20.
What the hell is SAE? The only thing I found on the net is Penzoil SAE.
Never use synthetic oil. Only use SAE 5w-20.
What the hell is SAE? The only thing I found on the net is Penzoil SAE.
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