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I just ran M1 EP 5w20 11.5k miles, about 10 months, in my 04' Mazda6 Duratec. Changed the oil using the same M1 EP, with the M1 filter.

Out- 04' Mazda6s M1EP 5w20, 11k miles on oil, then very short OCI with most likely some bulk oil. In- M1EP 5w20, M1 filter Would of sent out a UOA on this oil, but recently had my car balanced and aligned at one of the tire chains, and they decided to give me an oil change without my...

I had the switch go on my 04' Mazda6, and after being changed my cruise control went out. Even though the brakes light up fine, i wonder if the switch might be defective.

M1 EP 5w20 in my Mazda6s for a yearly OCI of about 12k miles.

M1 EP. Figure it could handle my yearly 12k mi. OCI.

About 90 here in S. Florida, but we're used to it.

Originally Posted By: buster I consider a long drain 10-15k miles/1 year. I'm noticing some lower Tbn's with the new lower SA M1 formula. Nothing conclusive, but noticeable. I plan on running M1 EP 5w20 out to 12k in the Mazda. Maybe 15k...

I'm currently using M1 EP 5w20 in my Mazda6s for my 1 yr. 12k mile OCI. In Sept. when the year is up, i'll get a UOA to get an idea how well it's held up in my car.

I use M1 EP 5w20 in my Mazda6s Duratec for my yearly 12k OCI with no issues.

What about using Techron before the change?

I guess the consensus is no. Thx everyone.

I'm coming up on my 1 yr. OCI using M1EP 5w20 in my 04' Mazda6s, and would like to know if it's a good idea to add a dose of Seafoam, several days before my OCI. Car only has 60k miles on it, but figured it would still help clean out any [censored] that might be in the engine that's due to age...

I've used Prestone LL 50/50 in my 04' Mazda6s with the same 3.0 Duratec engine. I've done 4 drain-refills with it in 8 yrs. and never had any problems with it.

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette Buy a house with a garage. Lots of apartment complexes have trash living there. There's also a lot of trash that live in houses also.