Picked up this little 2017 Mazda6 NA 2.5L Touring on Monday, 30K mi on the clock, records of maintenance and quick lube ever 6mo/5k mi are there. A few scratches here and there but hey, its used and was a pretty grreat deal.
So, in the past I've owned one Mazda. A 2005 Ford Ranger 2.3L (its a mazda, fight me) and it was not picky at all. 5w20 was recommended but it ran everything from 0w20 to 20w50 in Florida, it was and still is a Mule.
On to this car, The OM in this car states 0w20 in the US. 5w30 in Mexico. Its out of warranty, and itll probably be getting some M1 Truck and Suv 0w20 in the coming weeks as I have a whole lot of it from Tractor Supply (and have zero receipts to track and use in the Titan, which is still under warranty), but since were all here to talk about oil, lets do that.
In my experience of owning and knowing owners of Mazdas, theyre kinda overbuilt engines. I mean, that Ranger that I mentioned is hitting 400k mi atm with my dad. I know many 3 owners and 323/626 owners rocking 200k+ miles as well.
I live in Texas. Close enough to Mexico to warrant 5w30, and ill probably use it after I use up stock of 0w20 butttt
is there a reason for the differences in country viscosities other than CAFE? Availability? I see the US models have a lower compression?
Its a neat little car. Midsize and my 6ft 1 220 lb self can fit comfortably in the back. Plus no CVT, that my friends was the main selling point.
So, in the past I've owned one Mazda. A 2005 Ford Ranger 2.3L (its a mazda, fight me) and it was not picky at all. 5w20 was recommended but it ran everything from 0w20 to 20w50 in Florida, it was and still is a Mule.
On to this car, The OM in this car states 0w20 in the US. 5w30 in Mexico. Its out of warranty, and itll probably be getting some M1 Truck and Suv 0w20 in the coming weeks as I have a whole lot of it from Tractor Supply (and have zero receipts to track and use in the Titan, which is still under warranty), but since were all here to talk about oil, lets do that.
In my experience of owning and knowing owners of Mazdas, theyre kinda overbuilt engines. I mean, that Ranger that I mentioned is hitting 400k mi atm with my dad. I know many 3 owners and 323/626 owners rocking 200k+ miles as well.
I live in Texas. Close enough to Mexico to warrant 5w30, and ill probably use it after I use up stock of 0w20 butttt
is there a reason for the differences in country viscosities other than CAFE? Availability? I see the US models have a lower compression?
Its a neat little car. Midsize and my 6ft 1 220 lb self can fit comfortably in the back. Plus no CVT, that my friends was the main selling point.