Oil Change

[nolig2278]

About to do my 2nd oil change. The first was free from the dealer at 3000 miles and now we are at 6000 miles and unless I am convinced to do otherwise, i will be putting in Mobil 1 Extended Performance. Intended oil changes at 5000 miles.

thought and suggestions are welcome

[Ernie]

Why are you deviating from the factory maintenance schedule with a brand new car?

Any idea if that's category 3 or 4 oil? I seem to remember that a synthetic with a natural (dinosaur bones) base is OK for your seals but you don't want to touch a synthetic base under 50k. I forget the holy grail of oil sites, something like bobistheoilguy or something like that, but there's more than you ever wanted to know about oil there.

Honestly, before I'd pay extra on a vehicle that only *I* drive for extra oil changes or synthetic oil, I'd invest a bit in oil analysis. At least that way you would know if your driving style is fine or if a different oil is for you.

Are there any hard conditions that you're running it under?

-Ernie

[wannabe]

no reason to change every 3k unless you are beating the hell outta the car. i believe the manual says every 5k for "extreme" conditions.

and yes, bobistheoilguy.com

[Smooth1]

no reason to change every 3k unless you are beating the hell outta the car. i believe the manual says every 5k for "extreme" conditions.

and yes, bobistheoilguy.com

He is right. Every 5k not 3K. A synthetic blend oil is used by Mazda.

[drslapaho]

Yeah Smooth1 is right. Every 5k is fine. Hey...so what model did you get?

[nolig2278]

Where can we find the oil cartridge as mine is not the spin on filter?

[Smooth1]

Where can we find the oil cartridge as mine is not the spin on filter?

Mazda parts dept.