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mckainj 08-22-2018 11:41 AM
2013 mazda 3 oil thread
 
Hi everyone, my name is Joe and I have a large knowledge of Saabs I currently maintain 7. My boyfriend has a 2013 Mazda 3 auto sedan and I was wondering what people are using for oil? I know the factory dealer is using a semi synthetic oil. But I would like to switch the car to full synthetic Mobil one. What do people run for oil and what is suggested within the Mazda community. I have found the dealers to be zero help. I know with Saabs you want to run full synthetic all the time for the turbo.

Thanks for all your help in advance ill be doing more research on places people buy genuine parts from? and auto trans service intervals and recommended fluid types? I normally do 30-40k fluid changes on my Saabs ( prob a tad excessive)
- Joe

shipo 08-22-2018 03:28 PM
As far as I know, all SkyActiv engines in the Mazda3 have required full 0W-20 synthetic. The Mazda SkyActiv branded 0W-20 is a special full synthetic high molybdenum content oil, and the one which I use in our Mazda3. Personally I don't believe anybody should be running even a semi-synthetic in any of the SkyActiv engines.

mckainj 08-22-2018 08:50 PM
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It looks like the dealer just put in Castrol professional 0w-20
i personally like mobil1 is there any specific reason they would use the special oil you speak of😬?

I included the vin maybe that will decode what engine this car has.

shipo 08-22-2018 09:00 PM
Originally Posted by mckainj (Post 169534)
It looks like the dealer just put in Castrol professional 0w-20
i personally like mobil1 is there any specific reason they would use the special oil you speak of😬?

I included the vin maybe that will decode what engine this car has.
Per the Owner's Manual of our Mazda3, Mazda recommends either the Mazda branded 0W-20 or Castrol 0W-20; the three Mazda dealerships in our area use exclusively one of these two oils. FWIW, I too am a fan of Mobil 1, however, both of my Hondas consume considerably less oil when using Castrol Syntec 0W-20 versus Mobil 1 0W-20, so I use Castrol.

mckainj 08-22-2018 09:17 PM
Originally Posted by shipo (Post 169535)
Per the Owner's Manual of our Mazda3, Mazda recommends either the Mazda branded 0W-20 or Castrol 0W-20; the three Mazda dealerships in our area use exclusively one of these two oils. FWIW, I too am a fan of Mobil 1, however, both of my Hondas consume considerably less oil when using Castrol Syntec 0W-20 versus Mobil 1 0W-20, so I use Castrol.
interesting. Thanks for the help, looks like the service interval is 5k? Which sounds low for a non turbo car. I used to push my na Saab to 10k Mobil 1 5w-30 h/m full synthetic but I dialed it back to 7k when I hit 380k 😂 I have had such good luck with Mobil 1 between my dad and myself we have 3 vehicles with over 200k all full synthetic Mobil 1

1999 Chevy Silverado 5.3 v8 244k
2001 Chevy suburban 5.3 v8 216k
1996 Saab 900s 399k
2003 Saab 9-5 aero wagon 147k
2000 Saab 9-5 aerosedan 144k
1997 Saab 900s 166k
2005 Saab 9-3ss 131k
Can Never have to many Saab’s in my life 😂😂😂😂😂

mckainj 08-23-2018 11:23 AM
interesting, looks like I will start using it in this car. thank You

mckainj 08-23-2018 11:36 AM
what the best place to buy genuine parts from other then the dealer?

shipo 08-23-2018 01:02 PM
Amazon.com is where I buy the Mazda oil.


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