AL Cx5
2024 CX-5 Prem Turbo Tuned Lowered Forged Wheels
I'm all for maintaining my cars.Mr Speed Jr says the same thing. Shorter intervals = better.
I had seen those videos before and on the sludge issue, they had speculated that the wrong spec engine oil may have been used in the past.
In light/medium diesel engines running dpf’s it is particularly important to run a low/medium SAPS rated oil and sludging like in the video is one of the side effects if you dont.
I'm going to follow Mazda's oil grade and change intervals and document them.
I see no evidence to change oil/filters more often for the environment it operates. There is evidence these engines run well over 200k mi without any specific brand or type of oil. If it's SAE spec, it will work.
I see no evidence that fuel diluting the engine is the cause for premature wear or failures. This has been an educational exercise for me. This is my first DFI gas burner.
I'm willing to spend a few extra $$ on quality air and oil filters, more to satisfy my OCD tendency. We don't beat on this car or live on a dusty/dirt road. I'm confident by following the above the engine will last as long as we own this car. I would adjust fluid change intervals based on environment and driving habits.