Synthetic in Calgary

[funkytuqe]

Where in Calgary would you say has the best prices on synthetic oil? Which brand/type would you recommend for a 2003 P5 (pretty much stock 102000km)? Also, what is the best oil filter to run with synthetic oil?

Up to date i have only used regular dino oil in my P5 and want to make the switch to synthetic

Thanks!

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I use K&N oil filter and run Royal Purple 5w30 in winter and 10w30 in summer.

 

[STeeLy1031]

I run Royal Purple 5W20 in my MZ3 with oem mazda filters.

You can get RP at Mopac for about $10/bottle

 

[funkytuqe]

Ok, thanks. I got some Castrol syntek. I just need a new oil filter. I assume OEM is best? How are the K&N's?

 

[funkytuqe]

So i did the oil change this weekend using the OEM filter. I also changed the timing belt and other 100k tune-up stuff. It did not seem to bad to get in there and change it out except for getting the alternator/water pump belt off was a pain in the ass. I would have been screwed without the air ratchet. Changed out to the winter rims/tires too.

I also did the evil M mod on the front.(guitar)

I should be good to go for the winter now.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

K&N filters are the very best you can buy, but if you insist on an OEM filter, at least get the V6 one. The stocker is FAR too small.

 

[90210brandon]

Maxximus, why do you say the K&N's are the best?

signed Wetcoast

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Maxximus, why do you say the K&N's are the best?

signed Wetcoast

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=K&N+Oil+Filter+Test

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I had a FRAM filter on and the car felt very bogged. I swapped to K&N and the car felt livelier.

 

[ESGT03]

bump bump(lol2)

 

[Maxx Mazda]

bump bump(lol2)

Is there a reason you keep bumping all these threads?

 

[ESGT03]

keeping the alberta threads alive(band2)(band2)

 

[mazdaspeedp]

i say go to canadian tire or walmart

 

[funkytuqe]

I picked some up from superstore, cheapest place i have found yet.

 

[ESGT03]

K&N filters are the very best you can buy, but if you insist on an OEM filter, at least get the V6 one. The stocker is FAR too small.

Thats a smart one !!!I do that with all my others. More filterion!!(boom08)

 

[RockerPro5]

I've been using 5w30 Mobil1, Wix filter. I've read that Penzoil synthetic is supposed to be better.

What type of synthetic are you guys using for gear oil in the MTX?

 

[Maxx Mazda]

I've been using 5w30 Mobil1, Wix filter. I've read that Penzoil synthetic is supposed to be better.

What type of synthetic are you guys using for gear oil in the MTX?

I run redline heavy duty shockproof in my trans, however this stuff is ONLY for high performance cars and MUST be changed very often as it breaks down quickly.

For a street car, redline mt-90 is great.

 

[ESGT03]

buy 5w30 syn it helps with the speeding..........!