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    Moly-additive and magnetic drain plug?

    Hey all, This may seem like a stupid question (and it might just be) but I haven't gotten an answer anywhere else, so I'll try here. Since molybdenum disulphide (moly-additive in motor oil) is magnetic (...isn't it?) wouldn't a magnetic oil pan drain plug attract all of the moly to it, and...
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    Breaking in a 2.0L Mazda Skyactiv?

    ^^^ Thanks for the info!
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    Breaking in a 2.0L Mazda Skyactiv?

    Thanks for the info guys. I guess there is no real general concensus and it's split into either: -Drive it like your newborn is on the roof; -Drive it like a rental on a dragstrip; -Stick to what the manual says. I'll stick to the healthy throttle to help piston ring seating theory, and we'll...
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    Breaking in a 2.0L Mazda Skyactiv?

    Hey guys, I'm new here. I'm looking to buy a 2014 Mazda 3 with the 2.0L Skyactiv unit and 6-speed manual transaxle this spring. I've always been terribly anal with my cars, but this is my first new car and I want the break in to maximize compression, performance and fuel economy. For those who...
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