Type of Oil Do You Use?
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Type of Oil Do You Use?
My last few vehicles were BMWs where the dealer always changed the oil using BMW brand oil (probably relabelled). Since the RX-8 engine is a lot more higher revving than any BMW I've owned, I wonder what is the best oil to use for her?
Standard or Synthetic?
Brand recommendation as well would be appreciated.
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Standard or Synthetic?
Brand recommendation as well would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Shak, the manual says not to use it or rather they are not responsible if damage results from the use of synthetic oil as they have not tested it. Did the dealer suggest/recommend using synthetic?
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Originally Posted by trainoffools
My last few vehicles were BMWs where the dealer always changed the oil using BMW brand oil (probably relabelled). Since the RX-8 engine is a lot more higher revving than any BMW I've owned, I wonder what is the best oil to use for her?
Standard or Synthetic?
Brand recommendation as well would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Standard or Synthetic?
Brand recommendation as well would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I use Mobil1 on everything else, but the RX requires non-synth oil.
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Originally Posted by Shamblerock
Shak, the manual says not to use it or rather they are not responsible if damage results from the use of synthetic oil as they have not tested it. Did the dealer suggest/recommend using synthetic?
Please direct me to the page that says not to use synthetic or that Mazda is not responsible for damage if you use synthetic.
My manual only says to use API certified oil, with an SL rating. It doesnt say not to use synthetic, nor does it say not to use conventional oil either.
My warranty booklet says I must use fluids listed in my owners manual to maintain warranty coverage.
It does not say I must use fluids listed on the internet, or told to me by someone's brother's, sister's cousin who is a Mazda mechanic who owns a rotary blah blah blah.
There is a lot of that on the internet.
I will go by what my manual/warranty booklet recommends, which is an API certifed oil, be it conventional or synthetic.
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mobil 1 5w20 at the moment ,had royal purple 5w20 it in the last year but can't seem to find it in norther va...soi guess i'll just have to order it online.
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Originally Posted by MI_FamilyMan
Valvoline 5W20. Doesn't seem like too many people on the board are using it.
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Ive never used anything but Mobil1 in the last 5 years, never had an engine wear issue with any car. Just put 0w-20 in today.
btw- i didnt have the oil filter wrench so i didnt change that yet, since the filter is up top and upside down, it shouldnt be a problem to change just the filter a few days later should it? i think it will spill .2 liters or so but i'll set a pan under the car.
btw- i didnt have the oil filter wrench so i didnt change that yet, since the filter is up top and upside down, it shouldnt be a problem to change just the filter a few days later should it? i think it will spill .2 liters or so but i'll set a pan under the car.
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Originally Posted by KWS
What brand of extractor did you get?
Slightly more oil was replaced using the extractor versus draining (about 4.75 versus 4.5 quarts) and the entire change took only 15 minutes!
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Count another person that uses Castrol GTX 5W-20. I used to put nothing but Mobil One in my old car, but until they authorize/recommend it's use in this car I will stick to the Castrol.
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I always use 5W20 oil as per the manual and my dealer, however I have found it rather difficult to obtain. Sometimes when I need to just add a quart 90% of gas stations I've gone to don't carry 5W20.
A few oil changes have also said they lack it, luckily I finally found a place by my house that does it
And as for synthetic, I have been told by many sources not to use it, so I don't.
A few oil changes have also said they lack it, luckily I finally found a place by my house that does it
And as for synthetic, I have been told by many sources not to use it, so I don't.
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Originally Posted by goforwand
The brand is Mytivac.
Slightly more oil was replaced using the extractor versus draining (about 4.75 versus 4.5 quarts) and the entire change took only 15 minutes!
Slightly more oil was replaced using the extractor versus draining (about 4.75 versus 4.5 quarts) and the entire change took only 15 minutes!
http://www.tooldesk.com/products/pro...l.aspx+id+1614