When did you get your first oil change?

[JDM Sam]

Isnt it bad to change your oil so soon. I was made aware by many technicians, and people who work at car manufacturers that a special additive is put in the oil that comes from the factory...Its kind of like a preparatory lubrication for the first 3K miles. So changing to a regular oil w/o this might not be a good idea.

No, thats want you actually want to get rid of. If you ever rebuilt an engine you let the engine break in for 500 miles. Drain it to get rid of the assembly lube and other particles. Once you hit 3000 change it again and do the oil change every 3000 on. This is stated in a Haynes repair manual.

 

[oldzoomer]

The Mazda USA site states:
Engine oil (MAZDASPEED Protg Turbo) Replace every 5,000 miles or 5 months. Use only engine oils with API SL or ILSAC GF-III service grade (or higher).
AND
Engine oil filter (MAZDASPEED Protg Turbo) Replace every 5,000 miles or 5 months.

I plan on sticking with this schedule.

 

[JDM Sam]

5 k miles if you dont have any stop or go traffic or any harsh driving conditions. Just check your oil color @ 3 k miles if its dark colored and thick its ready to be changed.

 

[mazdaowner123]

lol old thread.

 

[YuYuRena]

changed at 2000, 5000 changed again to mobil one. every 3~4.5k miles depending on how much driving I do.