Recent content by derekivey

Originally Posted By: dnewton3 I don't have enough data on this engine to really know what "normal" deviation is. The Al and Fe look a bit high as a gut feeling, but not enough to warrant an OCI. I would agree that the fuel is probably higher than Blackstone suggests, and that is causing wash...

I just did my third oil change on my 2012 Mazda 3 i GT on 5/10/13. Got the UOA results back today. The car had 11228 miles when I changed the oil and the PP 0w20 oil had 4327 miles (6 months) on it. Looks like I didn't have the fuel dilution problem this time . I've been driving more highway...

Good to hear that fuel dilution isn't a problem for you. I changed my oil on May 10 and I'm waiting for my Blackstone results. They got my sample today so I should know soon whether my fuel dilution % went down.

I got a pretty generic response from Mazda regarding the UOA. Quote: Hello Derek, Thank you for contacting Mazda. We would not recommend using any other viscosity of oil than what is stated in your owner's manual. We would also suggest taking note of the mileage you perform your oil changes...

Originally Posted By: DBMaster The owner's manual for this car states that, in Mexico, 5W-20 is an option. Also stated, is that 5W-30 is an option. I even saw the 5W-30 option mentioned in service bulletin E006/12 straight from Japan. So, if one really wants to stray from the 0W-20...

Originally Posted By: Boss302fan Your OCI looks fine considering the car is still new and breaking in... Maybe go out to 5K. I also suspect that the the possible fuel dilution could be from so many short trips. Try to do a couple 15-20 mile plus runs during the week. I would continue what you...

Could the lower viscosity also be caused by my engine still being new and still wearing in? I wonder if I should go with Mazda's recommendation and change it after 4 months or wait 5000 miles like Blackstone said. I've been changing it like every 5 months haha.

Originally Posted By: bourne [censored], this makes me wanna go get some M1 0w30 AFE to thicken it up a little bit. My gf also drives mostly short trips in our new Mazda 3 as well. Thank you for the info , must appreciated! Out of curiosity what oil filters do/have you used in that vehicle yet ...

Originally Posted By: spasm3 Is it direct injection? the viscosity is low due to fuel dilution. Yeah, direct injection.

I changed the oil in my 2012 Mazda 3 i GT Hatch last Saturday and sent a sample off to Blackstone for a UOA. My car is still very new (I've had it almost 11 months now) with only 6901 miles on the ODO at the time of the oil change. I changed out the factory fill at 3535 miles on June 5, 2012 and...