Mazda says 7500 miles or six months whichever comes first. That seems overly aggressive (and expensive and unfriendly to the environment) for someone like me that drives about 2000 miles in six months. I called Mazda for an explanation, since almost every other manufacturer says 7500 miles or one year. They told me two things. 1) If I don't change every six months, my warranty is void. and 2) the reason they require it is that oil "clumps up" after six months regardless of mileage (LOL).
Then yesterday I get an email from Mazda telling me about their mymazda.com site that will remind me when I need maintenance services. So I signed up, giving my vehicle info, my current mileage on the car, and how much I drive per week. It then tells me
Your 2014 MAZDA6 is due for maintenance:
Recommended Service
7,500 Mile Service
View Full Maintenance Schedule
When:
In 7,235 miles - (about 41 weeks)
And this is a Mazda run website. The only conclusion I can come to is that Mazda thinks that there are 42 weeks in six months, or 82 weeks in a year.
This is my first Mazda, and I love the car. The rest of my Mazda experience has been less wonderful. Anyone have any experience with Mazda over oil change intervals?
Then yesterday I get an email from Mazda telling me about their mymazda.com site that will remind me when I need maintenance services. So I signed up, giving my vehicle info, my current mileage on the car, and how much I drive per week. It then tells me
Your 2014 MAZDA6 is due for maintenance:
Recommended Service
7,500 Mile Service
View Full Maintenance Schedule
When:
In 7,235 miles - (about 41 weeks)
And this is a Mazda run website. The only conclusion I can come to is that Mazda thinks that there are 42 weeks in six months, or 82 weeks in a year.
This is my first Mazda, and I love the car. The rest of my Mazda experience has been less wonderful. Anyone have any experience with Mazda over oil change intervals?