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#78 of 137 All this talk about the oil changes on the 2.3L ... by mazda6s Mar 09, 2004 (10:16 am)
makes me want the 3.0L even more. hehe
#79 of 137 Cheesehead6 by moose54 Mar 09, 2004 (8:31 pm)
Look at messages 61 and 65 about using synthetic oil.
#80 of 137 Synthetic and Warranty by cheesehead6 Mar 09, 2004 (9:30 pm)
Thanks for this, Moose.   It's one thing to say it's merely not recommended. It's another thing to say it will void the warranty. If this was an e-mail directly from Mazda, I guess one ought to take it seriously. I'm wondering if others have had the same response regarding implications for warranty--whether the company line remains the same whoever inquires. From what I hear, the Motorcraft oil is pretty high quality stuff if one continues to use it.
#81 of 137 Just wondering? by bunk1968 Mar 23, 2004 (10:57 pm)
As I had mentioned on another Mazda6 board, I have found a 2003 with 19000 miles on it for $16500, but in the add it says that the owner has used only synthetic oil. Is this something to worry about in buying this used car??
#82 of 137 as per an owner from australia by chikoo Mar 24, 2004 (4:35 pm)
Mazda engineers recommend 0w-40 mobil1 synthetic over there.
#83 of 137 syn oil by ericzoom May 11, 2004 (7:13 am)
I have 2000 miles on my 6s V6,and I'm thinking of switching to Mobil 1 0w20 at 5000. I also want to get a K&N air filter and K&N oil filter. Any feed back on this.I also want to make sure there won't be any problems doing this.
#84 of 137 Suggestions on wheel cleaner / upholstery cleaner... by mazda6iguy May 13, 2004 (6:23 pm)
I have a Mazda6i with the 16" wheels. Can anyone recommend a good wheel cleaner (spray on type) and upholster cleaner? I have the tan cloth interior, and I need to clean a spilled coca cola stain from my drivers seat. Also the wheels have some brake dust stains in the hard to reach (for the touchless car wash) corners.
#85 of 137 Oil - Synthetic by ashutoshsm May 14, 2004 (11:07 am)
There are a number of posts above, and in the 6 discussion here, as well as elsewhere (google for them) about UOAs (Used Oil Analyses) on various cars, including a few Mazda 6's. It has been consistently observed that Mobil 1 0-W20 reduces wear, increases mileage, increases rev-happiness and holds onto its properties and alkalinity WAY longer than the semisynthetic Motorcraft 5-W20 oil used stock.   Not only do the observations support this, but also discussions (and comments by experts) on the web's premiere oil and fluid websites, like Bob, the Oil Guy's.   Go with it - your car will live longer and healthier. Replies to this message: ericzoom (May 14, 2004 1:41 pm)
#86 of 137 Re: Oil - Synthetic [ashutoshsm #85] by ericzoom May 14, 2004 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: ashutoshsm (May 14, 2004 11:07 am) I also have read all the posts and info. on synthetics and just had one reservation about using it,that being since i live in florida and the all round heat. I wonder if my engine is getting enough protection with that vicosity (0w20). Thanks for the feedback.
#87 of 137 Check the UOAs by ashutoshsm May 17, 2004 (2:45 pm)
Search for Used Oil Analysis on google, or on other discussions concerning such cars. You will find a lot of expert opinions.   Granted, most of the Mazda 6 UOAs I've seen so far have been from the colder, mid-atlantic area - but we've had a few very favorable UOAs from members driving their 6's in Texas and CA as well. All with Mobil's 0W20. Run a cycle of it and post your own UOA to add to the already large knowledge base of how the 6 and 3's engines perform under different driving, weather and fuel conditions, with different oils.

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