oil

Any recommendations on 0w-20 oil used with the Skyactiv engines. The manual recommends Castrol or the Mazda brand with molly. I thought I would use the Castrol since it is easier to source and cheaper then going through the dealership. Any known benefits of the Mazda molly?

I just got my oil changed for the first time after buying a used 2012 Mazda 5. It is at 60k miles and I am not sure when the oil was changed last so I just went ahead and got it done. My mechnic said It would be easy to reset the maintenance light so that it would remind me for the next oil...

I am looking for an oil filter for my 2014 3S GT 2.5L. I have searched the web and I am getting a ton of conflicting info. K&N says PS-1008 but it also says PS-1002 Fram has XG6607 (and all the other prefix6607) MObile1 is M1-108 and so on. The problem is when I am in the store these things...

I know I know, this had been addressed many times but I'm really on the fence for what's wrong with this thing and seeking insight or ideas I haven't tried to nail down the actual problem. The Car: 2003 Protege5 Wagon, 170k miles, manual trans, no mods As far as I can tell original engine and...

Hey guys, haven't gotten around to an introductory post yet, 2nd shift doesn't allow enough time to detail the car and take the pics with my wife's camera (much better than my potato phone) the way I want. So that will come soon! Anyways, yesterday my wife cranked up the car to head out and I...

Got an E-Mail from a very trusted friend, who has owned exotics. He's been an engineer and machine designer since 1978. PS he still owns his first car. 1972 superbeatle, that he bought when he was 17!! It still runs great, so he's not into disinformation. I can imagine some of the Amsoil...

I bought my 2007 Mazda 3 2.0L a few months back from a reputable dealership. A month after I got it I had to replace my thermostat, no big deal. I have an extended warranty on the car. Another month goes by and I need an oil change as I drive the car about a hundred miles a day on the...

Hey all, got a new CX-5 Touring a few days ago with 11 miles on it. Love the car, only one problem: it smells like what I believe to be burning oil. I've smelled it since about 20 miles and it's most noticeable after any kind of moderate acceleration (such as getting on the interstate).. A few...

What's up guys: So I installed a Prosport Performance 52mm Electric Oil Pressure Gauge (Amber/White) (216BFWAOP270PSI) in my MSP a little over 6 months back. The gauge ran fine for a month or two then started giving me weird readings. First, it would show oil pressure at 20-40 psi, (sometimes...

Stupid but maybe reasonable question, I saw on some random thread on the internet that when doing your oil change it said something about the air filter having air in it so you have to put oil in the filter or something. It said on initial start the engine will push air out possibly causing...

Guys, my p5 is getting very oil hungry recently. I think my rings and/or seals are going, not sure im not really a mechanic. I just took it on a 250 mile trip and it drank through about a quart of oil. Its to the point now that every full tank of gas I use goes a quart of oil. Any advice you...

How much torque for oil drain plug, oil filter & auto trans drain for 2013 Mazda5? I'm getting ready to do the first oil change on my new 2013 Mazda5 Sport with automatic transmission. Anybody have the torque specification for the oil drain plug? How tight do we turn the spin on oil filter...

My 2002 P5 is sick. - Loses about 1/2 Quart of oil every day, or every 40 miles. (lots of oil going somewhere) - Power wanes above 3500 rpm, you can feel very small waves of power/lack-of-power as it climbs through 4-5-6k rpm. - Fuel Economy is fine, about 28-30 mpg - Whisper of black smoke in...

So this is sad but it was my first own oil change on the p5 yesterday. I've done a lot of other work on her before but not an oil change just didnt seem worth it when before. But I got a torque wrench and everything. I was just going to let the people out there with not a lot of tools, like...

Hey ya'll I had two questions about oil from you more experienced guys. I actually have never done my own oil change but have installed my cai, header and exhaust, etc. and was looking on the forums about info. I just had a bad experience on stripping my dirt bikes drain bolt and I never did...

I got a 2005 Mazda 3s hatchy with 127,000 on it had the oil changed at the begginning of the month, and I have to keep putting oil in it. Like 2 times a week....i don't notice any leaks or anything can anybody help. Should I get some mystery oil or oil treatment. Idk wha to do

SO my car has been eating oil pretty quickly, even when im using thicker oil like 10-30 or 10-40. So im at 3,000 miles passed my last oil change and was thinking of things to do to make the car not be this oil hungry. So ive decided to switch out my oil pressure switch with some new thread...

After leaving the dealership with a quote of 750, I am determined to fix this my self. I went to O'reileys and bought an oil cooler kit for $199. Now I have not been able to find anything that shows me exactly where the oil cooler is but i have come to the conclusion that is right above the...

Just wondering if it would be reusable for my build. It is only broken in that one spot and it really doesnt look like it would hurt anything to reuse it but if anyone thinks i should not use it let me know why. I have a good non-msp windage tray from my new motor that i can use but i dont know...

I've seen a Mazda 3 diesel '04 reg for sale, it's currently for sale on eBay for 466 bids going up, tell me whether you would buy it as an investment. Here is the description; CAR DETAILS We have for sale a 2004 04 Reg Mazda 3 TS Diesel Sold with 1 remote key, V5 Registration document Mot...