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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 03:30 PM
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Default what engine oil do i need for mazda 3?

hello, i have a mazda 3 2011 doors, sedan, i have been using synthetic engine oil 0W-20.
now my car has 209k.
one guy from oil change place tould me that i should get 20-40 oil. and i dont know if that type of oil is good.
do you know what type synthetic engine oil should i use for my car?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 04:16 PM
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Whoever told you that is an idiot. 0W-20 is the perfect oil for your car. As for which type of synthetic, it matters not, any 0W-20, regardless of brand, will serve you well.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 07:43 PM
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Whoever told you that is an idiot. 0W-20 is the perfect oil for your car. As for which type of synthetic, it matters not, any 0W-20, regardless of brand, will serve you well.
my car has 209k
ow-20 is good for that mileage
 
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by marcel4h
my car has 209k
ow-20 is good for that mileage
Absolutely; what makes you think it wouldn't be?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2019 | 04:46 AM
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Don’t rely on the oil change place, I went to one that argued with me about the model year of my car.
 
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