Questions about oil change parts and fluids.

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jasno999

Discussion Starter · Apr 4, 2007

Guys I need some help here and I thought most of the MazdaSpeed3 drivers use this are of the forum. I posted in maintanance but I need your input.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=73843.msg1312313#msg1312313

I am goign to be changing my oil this weekend and I thought I would ask some questions before I did it. I don't like takign the car to the dealer if it is somehting I can do myself.

I saw some of the other posts on here about the normal Mazda3 2.3L but I am not sure if the same goes for the MazdaSpeed 3 as well.

Here are my questions:

- What type of oil does Mazda use? What do they put in the car from the factory?
- What type of oil filter do they use? (Brand)
- What size oil filter will work (After market)?
- What is the part number for the crush washer?

Last but not least I havce heard some mixed opinions about using synthetic oil on the turbo version due to blowby of oil into the intercooler? Anybody have anyhting to add on that? I think I will just use what the dealership would use but I need to know what that is.

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Fritch

· #17 · Apr 19, 2007

[quote author=ouch1011 link=topic=73844.msg1348938#msg1348938 date=1176954119]
It should also be noted that alot of people are finding that the engine only takes 5qts of oil, including me. So, fill up 5 qts first, start the engine, shut it off, and check the dipstick. If you need 6 qts, then just add another qt.

I wouldn't use either the Fram or STP filter. STP=Fram and Fram=crap. NAPA usually has WIX filters in our size, and WIX filters are good. If not, use a Mazda one.
[/quote]by the way, the Fram and STP filters are not the same. Go in and open the boxes, both are just a little different and are made in completely different places.

and my car took 6qts, most people are finding that it really does take 6.

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Fritch

· #21 · Apr 23, 2007

[quote author=brecker link=topic=73844.msg1357937#msg1357937 date=1177339738]
Is anyone else tired of the Full Synthetic is good or bad debate? :shock:

How could Mobile 1 be bad for any car?
[/quote]for some people, oil and filter choice is like religion

no matter what you use (believe) you are wrong to someone.

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