First Oil Change in the MS3...

[AutoXRacer]

Hey guys,

What are your thoughts about changing the OEM oil to synthetic at less than 1500 miles...?

I am planning to go with 5W-30 Amsoil since they have the "logo" that Mazda recommends...instead of Redline. I'm planning Redline MT-90 for the tranny.

I've been reading that 100% synthetic is not recommended before 5,000 miles since the engine is not settled...

Somehow, I don't believe that. I believe the engine is broken in in less than 1,000 miles. Plus 100% synthetic does not inhibit engine wear...the engine still wears, but its just better protected...

What do you guys think? I'm planning to change my fluids this weekend!!

Thanks (thumb)

 

[Powerslave]

synthetic always gives better protection than regular oil especcially with a turbo

 

[BlackCherry06]

Do it. It's broken in as much as it needs to be. Feed that turbo some syn. Good choice on the MT90 too....you'll like the shift quality.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Thanks guys!!!

Anyone out there running Redline or Amsoil in their engines?

 

[nig3]

i switched to royal purple 5w30 and mt-90 at 1500 miles.

 

[dan1101]

Did I read something about the first oil change needing to be around 1,000 miles on the MS3? Couldn't find anything in my manual saying that.

 

[AutoXRacer]

No, manual says something like 5K if IIRC...? Standard oil interval on a turbo car is 3k...IIRC. lol

I'm torn between using Amsoil or Redline in the engine... Do you guys see any advantage, etc...in using one over the other.
I know both these oils are top notch...better than any typical off the shelf oil.

 

[dan1101]

No, manual says something like 5K if IIRC...? Standard oil interval on a turbo car is 3k...IIRC. lol

Yeah I think the manual says 5K. I'm good with 3K cuz my dealer gives me free oil changes every 3K anyway.

 

[AutoXRacer]

Yeah I think the manual says 5K. I'm good with 3K cuz my dealer gives me free oil changes every 3K anyway.

You suck!!!
Are those dino or synthetic...?

 

[dan1101]

You suck!!!
Are those dino or synthetic...?

Pretty sure it would be dino. I'd probably have to pay myself for synthetic. But yeah, I get oil changes with a loaner car for 3yrs/36,000 miles, so that's a good deal.

 

[///M Compact]

My dealer gave me 5K dino oil changes for as long as I own the car. That means that I have to provide my own synthetic oil(M1 5W-30), but I still think that it's a pretty good deal.

 

[AutoXRacer]

So I replaced my fluids...
I had to go with AMSOIL 5W-30 this time around...Redline was out of stock. And I put MT-90 in the tranny...NICE...smooth...buttery...

Next one will be 5W-30 Redline though...

 

[Nokkers3]

A dealership I went to told me that if I put Redline MT90 into the tranny, that would void my warranty if something went wrong.

 

[AllLostThings]

I just had my first change at 4700 a few days ago. I think I'll do it myself next time or at least give them the synthetic to put in it.

 

[AutoXRacer]

A dealership I went to told me that if I put Redline MT90 into the tranny, that would void my warranty if something went wrong.

How will they know thats what you put in it...? Its the same color and I doubt they have the analyzing equipment there to test the fluid...

Just do it; I did it and its shifts a lot better!!! Much smoother.
I've done it to all my Mazdas...

 

[the ill switch]

A dealership I went to told me that if I put Redline MT90 into the tranny, that would void my warranty if something went wrong.

Redline MT90 is a 75W90 GL-4 oil, which is exactly what the owner's manual specifies. They cannot void your warranty for using non-dealer parts that match the manufacturer's specification.

Now, if you had put a fluid in there that did not meet the spec, then they very well could refuse warranty repair.

 

[Nokkers3]

Oh good info! I'll get that done this weekend.