Should I get 'early' oil change?

[mikefly562]

Hello...I bought my 2016.5 CX-5 in December 2016 (with 10 miles on the odometer), and I currently have about 2000 miles on it. As for the car itself, it has a manufacturing date of August 2016, which puts it at approx 7 months old. I know the general rule is to get an oil change at a certain amount of miles or months, which ever comes first, so that being said, should I go ahead with an oil change now, or continue to wait until the recommended milage at 7500?

Thanks!

 

[craigo]

Nah. The time-based method assumes the driver is driving short trips, so impurities aren't being burned off as well as someone who puts on miles. I'm actually not all that convinced about that - if someone lets their car sit 6 months while they're out of the country, then returns and drives long trips, whats the difference? Since yours just sat on a lot for a little while, I would not worry about it.

For what its worth, oil analysis posted here suggest it could easily go over 10k miles without issue. You might consider changing it at 5000 for your first change however, because you'll pick up additional mpg gains and it will run a little smoother too.

 

[7eregrine]

Agree. I appreciate you want the best for you car, but wait for 5k.

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[mikefly562]

Thanks for the advise! I'll plan for changing my first oil change at 5000 miles.

 

[Kaps]

There were suggestions that recommend to keep the oil longer since it was special oil to help new engine. Got mine done at 6500 and will do every 7k miles from now on.

 

[yrwei52]

Remember to turn on your oil life monitor with "Flexible" oil change interval which can go up to 12 months and 10,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. My last oil change with 30% oil life left at 5,949-mile / 8.5-month interval. Of course I use Mazda moly oil for more accurate flexible OCI calculation as recommended by owner's manual.

 

[CX-5um]

I usually go 3k to 5k for the first oil change since the initial break in period has the most metals suspended in oil in the engine. The break in period continues on through the 3rd-4th oil change as well but with lesser metals in oil. That's usually when I experience a bit more zip and smoothness while accelerating on new engines.

 

[finch204]

I would change it at 1k miles just to get fresh oil in there. After that, I follow what the manual says. It does help that the dealership where I bought our Mazdas from, offers free oil change at 1k.

 

[RWatters]

Our dealership told us to bring ours in at 3,000 miles and they give it a free oil change. In the past I've waited 2,000-3,000 miles to change the oil in a new car anyways so I'm fine with it.

My Jetta GLI had 10,000 mile oil changes provided by Volkswagen and they said that applied even with the first oil change. I changed it out early as I couldn't stomach the idea of it.

 

[RDK006]

Not sure why anyone would do other than what the manufacturer recommends in the manual.

 

[GP 2004]

I also got free oil changes for a year with the purchase of my Mazda.

 

[Unobtanium]

Honestly? Do whatever you want with it right now. It won't hurt it or help it any measurable amount. If you feel better having it changed, do that. If you'd rather grab a bite to eat with the money instead, then do that.

 

[Guest2019C20]

The factory fill oil is the high moly Mazda oil. When you are breaking-in the engine, that's exactly when you want that high moly content. Unless you *yourself* purchased Mazda oil, or put a couple Liqui-Moly cans in with your Mobil 1 or Pennzoil Platinum, you aren't doing the engine any favors. (You don't know what the dealer is putting in. Guaranteed it's the cheapest oil that meets GL5 specs...)

You don't need to worry about wear metals. Anything big enough to cause damage would have been captured by the oil filter.

*Mazda* has to face engine replacement costs if new engines fail, they don't demand oil changes at 2,000 miles...

 

[marty4544]

I would change the oil at 2,000 miles if for nothing else than to get familiar with it. I have 3,000 km on mine and considering changing the oil once the weather warms up a bit. I agree with using OEM oil filter - you can get the synthetic oil at NAPA, other. I like the idea of installing the Fumoto Oil Drain Valve as shown on the video below. The drain valve is protected by the removable plastic access cover so there should be no chance of road debris knocking off the drain valve.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAmOMzalEAI

 

[wlong01]

My first oil change was at 3600 miles since I don't put alot of miles on it and I do a lot of short haul driving, less than 8 miles between stops. Second was at 6511 and third was at 10,800. I will of owned the car 2 yrs next month and I've just hit 11,000 on the odometer. So for me, it's peace of mind to change every 4000 or so miles.
If you don't do a lot of stop and go short-haul driving wait till 5000 before getting the first change.

 

[RDK006]

Again, why not rely on the manufacturer's recommendation? As someone above said, it's Madza who's on the hook if the engine fails under warranty.

 

[wlong01]

Again, why not rely on the manufacturer's recommendation? As someone above said, it's Madza who's on the hook if the engine fails under warranty.

It's also Mazda recommendation to not change the transmission fluid. I'm not following that recommendation.

 

[Guest2019C20]

My first oil change was at 3600 miles since I don't put alot of miles on it and I do a lot of short haul driving, less than 8 miles between stops. Second was at 6511 and third was at 10,800. I will of owned the car 2 yrs next month and I've just hit 11,000 on the odometer. So for me, it's peace of mind to change every 4000 or so miles.
If you don't do a lot of stop and go short-haul driving wait till 5000 before getting the first change.

I agree with your change interval. Short trips are killers of oil additives. Once I stop needing to take my new ride out, just for the joy of driving it, I will need to decide my oil change interval. I currently have the oil minder set to 6 months, but I may decide to do three changes a year, depending on how severe I think winters will be.

With a Fumoto valve, it's just SO easy.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

It's also Mazda recommendation to not change the transmission fluid. I'm not following that recommendation.

That's not exactly right is it? Mazda doesn't specify a trans fluid change interval, that's not the same thing as recommending not to change it.

 

[7eregrine]

It is. More and more companies are doing this with more and more systems as the technology improves. Hell there are cars out today that tell you not to flush the radiator for 100,000 miles.

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