Should I panic? Mazdaspeed 3 - Redline 5W-30

[brecker]

I'm new to this board, and after reading through various topics, I felt I needed to ask before I waste anymore time...

Am I OK running Redline 5W-30 Synth in my Mazdaspeed 3?? I figured a high powered, high compression, Direct-Injected 4 cyl could only benefit from a good racing oil

Thanks

 

[Max_Wander]

You're doing good! Haven't seen redline UOA from this engine yet, are you interested enough? Redline seems like an ideal choice for this engine though.

 

[mechtech2]

If that Redline won't be enough, what will??

 

[Dad2leia]

Maxima Ultra 4 0w30 would beat Redline mechtech2...

 

[brecker]

Hmmm can't modify my post..

Forget to mention this is the "Turbo engine" after the "direct Injected" part not NA..

Can you explain the reasoning for Maxima Ultra 4 0W30 being superior?

 

[Dad2leia]

It just happens to be the boutique oil that I'm using right now. In reality, it is a very overbuilt cycle racing oil that is ester based. To see just how stout of a package, check out this link: http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/s...ge=3#Post474589

 

[brecker]

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You're doing good! Haven't seen redline UOA from this engine yet, are you interested enough? Redline seems like an ideal choice for this engine though.

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I need to look into how to test the oil, or more specifically, have the oil tested.

 

[Cooper]

I would recommend Terry Dyson.......He is a site sponsor, and does oil analysis. Probably the most respected person on this board. His website is here.

 

[blackdiamond]

www.dysonanalysis.com and Terry Dyson. There are at least two other Speed 3 owners, including myself, that have had him do a UOA for our oil.

 

[brecker]

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www.dysonanalysis.com and Terry Dyson. There are at least two other Speed 3 owners, including myself, that have had him do a UOA for our oil.

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Great!!

Have you settled on what you would consider the "best" oil for our cars?

 

[blackdiamond]

I wasn't happy with the results that I got with Mobil 1 and am running Pennzoil Platinum currently. I would expect Redline to do as well as any, run it and find out via UOA.

 

[surfstar]

brecker, you might want to try and find the UOAs on the other MS3 engines and see the common problem of fuel dilution. Maybe try 3-4k miles for your OCI with your first UOA and go from there. Those DI turbo engines are a little hard on the oil, but they put down some very impressive whp stock.

 

[02FocusZX5]

does mazda recommend 5w-20?

if so, take a look @ amsoil's new 0w-20

 

[blackdiamond]

My owners manual says 5w-30, but others say 5w-20.

 

[1999nick]

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My owners manual says 5w-30, but others say 5w-20.

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Doesn't it depend on which engine you have?

 

[buster]

You're fine. But I'd use Amsoil 0w-20.

 

[1999nick]

This is a turbocharged 2.3 liter engine producing 263 bhp. I think I would at least use a good 5W30 as the factory requires. After warranty expires, I would use a European spec 5W40, or at least a heavy 30 weight like GC 0W30.

 

[mechtech2]

Is that Maxima oil still as potent, or has it been dummied down due to regulations like all the other oils?
That VOA was a bit dated.

 

[pp_rp]

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I'm new to this board, and after reading through various topics, I felt I needed to ask before I waste anymore time...

Am I OK running Redline 5W-30 Synth in my Mazdaspeed 3?? I figured a high powered, high compression, Direct-Injected 4 cyl could only benefit from a good racing oil

Thanks

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Are you actually using their racing oil. Red Line according to my pamphlet does not makes a 5w-30 racing oil. You stated at the bottom of your post about using a good racing oil. Using a racing oil is not good due to the fact of having no detergents in the oil. Racing oil is for racing engines that get taken apart alot cleaned/rebuilt.

 

[blackdiamond]

You mean passenger car oil isn't the same oil that is used in NASCAR and other forms of racing? I should trust an oil brand simply because of a sticker on my favorite drivers car?