Originally Posted by mazdamonky
I just picked up a new Mazda 3 with a 2.5 for work purposes that at this time will see an expected 25-30k miles a year. I am stuck between going with the dealer bulk Castrol which appears to be a good oil or having them use the Mazda Skyactive specific oil at least until the warranty is up. After the warranty is up, would you guys suggest to keep with the same oil or switch to something OTC such as Castrol edge 0w20, Valvoline 0w20, or then switch to Mazda Skyactive?
ANY oil that meets the API specified in your owners manual. its BS tht you need to use a major name brand, Super Tech would be fine too.
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Do what makes you happy, in no way do you need to stick with Mazda oil if you choose any oil specified in the owners manual.
I just picked up a new Mazda 3 with a 2.5 for work purposes that at this time will see an expected 25-30k miles a year. I am stuck between going with the dealer bulk Castrol which appears to be a good oil or having them use the Mazda Skyactive specific oil at least until the warranty is up. After the warranty is up, would you guys suggest to keep with the same oil or switch to something OTC such as Castrol edge 0w20, Valvoline 0w20, or then switch to Mazda Skyactive?
ANY oil that meets the API specified in your owners manual. its BS tht you need to use a major name brand, Super Tech would be fine too.
)Do what makes you happy, in no way do you need to stick with Mazda oil if you choose any oil specified in the owners manual.