Moly Oil From Mazda Factory?

[V8toilet]

I can vouch that the 2.5 is as tight as the 2.0 because I've owned both and still have the 2.5.

 

[paris1]

I can vouch that the 2.5 is as tight as the 2.0 because I've owned both and still have the 2.5.

What exactly does that mean?

 

[V8toilet]

What exactly does that mean?

Paris,

I was sort of supporting MikeM response in post #55 where he says

If the 2.5L motor is as tight as my 2.0L, the level won't budge through the entire service interval and it can just be filled to mid-range.

This explains Mazda's 4.8 quart capacity spec. (they probably consider "full" half-way between the "low" and "high" marks).

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I guess I should have just referenced him in the first place.

 

[pdlpsher]

I went to my dealer today (highest volume dealer in metro Denver) to get an early oil change. I asked for the moly oil. Their inventory shows 7 quarts in stock however they couldn't find any on the shelf. Is this common? They use Castro Syntec and I declined to put Castrol in my car.

 

[dergibog]

Mazda of Lakewood?

 

[pdlpsher]

Mazda of Lakewood?

Is that good or bad? I have a 50% off coupon on service and accessories. Plus I get free lifetime oil changes but with Syntec oil.

 

[dergibog]

I've had nothing but problems with them. When I asked the exact same question they told me they didn't even stock the moly. So, pretty much goes with what I've come to learn of them. Lol, they told me in order for my seat heaters to work I had to have the temp cranked all the way up and the fan on full blast. Seriously not even kidding.

 

[pdlpsher]

I've had nothing but problems with them. When I asked the exact same question they told me they didn't even stock the moly. So, pretty much goes with what I've come to learn of them. Lol, they told me in order for my seat heaters to work I had to have the temp cranked all the way up and the fan on full blast. Seriously not even kidding.

Thanks. Did you buy your car from them? It's hard to pass up on the free Syntec oil change. Syntec is not a bad oil but I'm sure all would agree the Mazda moly oil is better. Where do you take your car for service? I'm actually located in Loveland. So the closest Mazda dealer to me is the one in Fort Collins or Greeley.

Since I have a 50% off coupon I figured I'd do an early (first) oil change at a minimal cost to me. I'm sure this topic has been debated to ad nauseam. However since I plan to replace the factory fill moly oil with moly oil it can't hurt!

 

[dergibog]

I did buy from them. Unfortunately.
Believe it or not they "forgot" to tell us our car was ready for pick up the day after our purchase. One cluster after another. A smart ass service guy was the last straw.
So, I take it to Sill-Terhar. They are ok so far. Good luck with Lakewood. I'll never go back.

 

[pdlpsher]

I did buy from them. Unfortunately.
Believe it or not they "forgot" to tell us our car was ready for pick up the day after our purchase. One cluster after another. A smart ass service guy was the last straw.
So, I take it to Sill-Terhar. They are ok so far. Good luck with Lakewood. I'll never go back.

Thanks. I'll take a look at my options after I use my 50% off coupon.

 

[pdlpsher]

Lol, they told me in order for my seat heaters to work I had to have the temp cranked all the way up and the fan on full blast. Seriously not even kidding.

FWIW someone else posted on the heated seat thread today that one needs to turn the heat on the HVAC on high in order for the seat warmers to work. I'm already done driving for the day. Perhaps it's worth a shot to test this theory!

 

[Lbear]

FWIW someone else posted on the heated seat thread today that one needs to turn the heat on the HVAC on high in order for the seat warmers to work. I'm already done driving for the day. Perhaps it's worth a shot to test this theory!

Nonsense. I had cold AC blowing and the seat heaters still worked.