Recent content by CpArktd

Good reminder! I think it has a Magnetic drain plug... will change if it doesn't! Can do the oil filter one as well, I have seen ones you can buy with very strong magnets for the filter but they were stupid crazy expensive. And have heard of them getting thrown away by the oil change techs if...

Originally Posted By: mazdamonky Also That Miata looks great. Personally I would rather have the old one though! The old one is about used up... I bought it off a repo lot 6-7 years ago. Put 100k miles on it. I put a few minor mods on it. header, cam, head shave. oversize inconel valves, full...

Thanks All. Mazda recommended OCI for the SkyActive engine in the Miata. 3 options. 1) Normal Use... Every 7500 miles 2) Heavy , dusty, mountainous, extreme cold or hot, etc.... Every 5000. 3) Flexible .... Computer figures it out and tells you based on actual conditions / driving style. I...

Wow that was quick! It's just that spending an extra 50 bucks to change it early would give me some peace of mind that I have done everything I can to potentially protect the largest investment I have ever made, other than my house! I have a case of the Genuine Mazda 0-20 high molly oil and...

Can't find a definitive answer. Does Mazda put a break in oil in it's new cars, or is it simply the standard high Molly 0-20 Mazda oil? Some claim it is and some say it isn't. Car is new 2017 Miata. I would like to change it out before the listed 5K miles if it isn't break in oil. I have the...