Mobil 1/ 5046 miles /2007 Mazdaspeed3

[MCompact]

Engine 2.3L Turbo, direct injection

Miles on engine 9838
Miles on oil 5046
Date sampled 12/31/07
Make Up Oil 0
OEM Mazda Filter
Mobil 1 5w30

Aluminum 4
Chromium 1
Iron 40
Copper 83
Lead 2
Tin 0
Moly 80
Nickel 1
Manganese 1
Silver 0
Ti 0
Potassium 2
Boron 38
Silicon 12
Sodium 6
Calcium 2634
Magnesium 11
Phosphorus 624
Zinc 808
Barium 2

Sus Visc @ 210F 56.2 should be 55-62
cST Visc @ 100 C 9.13 should be 8.8-11.1
Flashpoint in F 375 should be >365
Fuel % Antifreeze 0.0
Water % 0.0 should be Insolubles % 0.4 should be TBN 2.9

High iron and copper. I hope it drops in the next 5K...

 

[buster]

I don't like the the Fe. It's M1 but it's too high. Run it again, resample. If it doesn't come down, switch to PP or Amsoil. .02

 

[The Critic]

The engine is still fairly new, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Besides, this engine tends to have higher FE numbers period.

 

[MCompact]

Originally Posted By: buster
I don't like the the Fe. It's M1 but it's too high. Run it again, resample. If it doesn't come down, switch to PP or Amsoil. .02


That's what I'm thinking.

 

[buster]

A possible good, high cost experiment would be RLI 0w-20. But give it some time first. IMHO.

 

[Scott P]

How is the vehicle driven?

 

[MCompact]

Originally Posted By: Scott P
How is the vehicle driven?


Not many short trips; it's usually driven at least 10 miles one way. Less than 10% of the mileage is urban stop-and-go. I DO utilize the available power, but the engine rarely sees full throttle for more than 2-3 seconds. In addition, I always allow the engine to run at low or no load for at least 30 seconds before switching off.

 

[buster]

MC, some oils handle fuel dilution better than others. I personally feel that if you have fuel dilution issues, or do mostly short trip, you are better off changing the oil out more often. However, RLI oils would be a good choice as well as PP/Amsoil/Valvoline.

 

[Steve S]

Unless reqiured by the mfg What is the advantage of 5,000 mile syn oil changes?

 

[Pablo]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
Unless reqiured by the mfg What is the advantage of 5,000 mile syn oil changes?


Turbo life.

 

[Nederlander75]

I may try the Ams 5s30 3000 series next time in mine given its higher detergantcy and HTHS to see how it does with fuel.

 

[Scott P]

Originally Posted By: Steve S
Unless reqiured by the mfg What is the advantage of 5,000 mile syn oil changes?


As opposed to what?

 

[BeerLube]

My iron fared quite a bit better with PP-5W30 at about 12.5k on engine and 4k on oil, very similar driving habits. I recommend it.

 

[TR3-2001SE]

I think this is an excellent report at this low break-in milage. No problems at all.

 

[Steve S]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Originally Posted By: Steve S
Unless reqiured by the mfg What is the advantage of 5,000 mile syn oil changes?


Turbo life.
maybe

 

[Tater]

Is there a reason you are using 5w-30? I am using 5w-20 in my speed since the manual calls for it.

 

[badtlc]

Originally Posted By: Tater
Is there a reason you are using 5w-30? I am using 5w-20 in my speed since the manual calls for it.


You might double check the owner's manual if you really do own a turbo charged MazdaSpeed.

 

[Tater]

Yep, pretty sure it's turbo charged. 2007 just like the OP.

 

[Tater]

I hope my first post didn't sound snotty. I was just wondering since it seems like lots of Mazada 2.3L DISI owners are using 30W instead of 20W. Perhaps I'm missing something.

 

[MCompact]

My manual specifically states that the turbo engine requires 5W-30.