first oil change
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first oil change
i was planning on getting my first oil change at 3K miles, but i don't drive very long distances. i've had my car 3 months and i'm not even to 1600 miles. if i wait til 3K, it will be like 6 months. i've read some people get an oil change almost immediately after getting their car. it can't hurt that i get my oil changed early right? any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by zeliggusgus
i was planning on getting my first oil change at 3K miles, but i don't drive very long distances. i've had my car 3 months and i'm not even to 1600 miles. if i wait til 3K, it will be like 6 months. i've read some people get an oil change almost immediately after getting their car. it can't hurt that i get my oil changed early right? any recommendations?
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i've been adding oil a lot. apparently it's supposed to do that when it's fairly new. so if you do the math, i've gone through enough oil to completely change the oil. is that comparable to a regular oil change?
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Originally Posted by zeliggusgus
i've been adding oil a lot. apparently it's supposed to do that when it's fairly new. so if you do the math, i've gone through enough oil to completely change the oil. is that comparable to a regular oil change?
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Originally Posted by bluesman2045
can someone tell me why the dealer tells ne no syn.
Long answer: Mazda says they have not tested the engine and seals over an extended period of time with synthetics and therefore, they only recommend using the 5w20 that's stated in your manual. Now, if you read through the various threads on this board, you'll find some using sythetic, or a blend, or others doing what Mazda says. The safest bet is to go with a high quality oil (one you can find at most places would be Castrol GTX).
Hope that helps some.
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I did my first oil change at 1,000 miles because of all the gunk that can get in there on a new car.
Definitely make sure to get the oil changed regularly....your car will thank you in the long run.
Definitely make sure to get the oil changed regularly....your car will thank you in the long run.
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Having mine changed on friday: about 1000 miles too. I plan on following every 3k for oil and every 6k for tire rotation. Curious if one can actually get under this car to change the oil without a lift. I could dsee changing it myself most of the time.
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Originally Posted by cbucalo
Having mine changed on friday: about 1000 miles too. I plan on following every 3k for oil and every 6k for tire rotation. Curious if one can actually get under this car to change the oil without a lift. I could dsee changing it myself most of the time.
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Originally Posted by Go48
How much oil and what mileage? If you are adding more than about a quart in 3,000 miles you may have a problem.
it has been 3 months already, and i need to get my bumper replaced, so i might as well do my first oil change then too. can't hurt, right?
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