I just picked up a 2006 Mazda3 touring sport 5 speed with 107K on the clock. It's an incredibly fun peppy car to drive.
I'm currently in the process of running a 3K mile OCI because the car had 5/16/09 on the orange can of death filter and the oil was incredibly black (I know I know... can't judge oil by color.)
I was wondering if this engine is easy on oil and also if I should stick with the 5w20 Mazda recommends or if people run 5w30 in it without issue.
So far I haven't noticed any issues with it (and I'm hoping it stays that way.)
I'm currently in the process of running a 3K mile OCI because the car had 5/16/09 on the orange can of death filter and the oil was incredibly black (I know I know... can't judge oil by color.)
I was wondering if this engine is easy on oil and also if I should stick with the 5w20 Mazda recommends or if people run 5w30 in it without issue.
So far I haven't noticed any issues with it (and I'm hoping it stays that way.)