View Poll Results: How often do you change your oil? (synthetic and regular)
Synthetic - every 3,000 miles (5,000 km)
9
14.06%
Synthetic - every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
22
34.38%
Synthetic - every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
1
1.56%
Regular - every 3,000 miles (5,000 km)
17
26.56%
Regular - every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)
11
17.19%
Not listed (post your milage)
4
6.25%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll
How often do you change your oil?
February-7th-2003, 11:03 PM
#19
a.k.a. spydermonkey
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,413
Thanks for all the replies. Has anyone ever tried Royal Purple Motor Oil? Also, has anyone tried the new Fram 'Sure Drain'?
www.fram.com click on 'Sure Drain' image
or check this out
http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/suredrain.html
The product is pretty nifty, but the only thing im afraid is the plug leaking. It also could void your warranty... ?
www.fram.com click on 'Sure Drain' image
or check this out
http://stlouismtb.tripod.com/suredrain.html
The product is pretty nifty, but the only thing im afraid is the plug leaking. It also could void your warranty... ?
Last edited by mnkyboy; February-7th-2003 at 11:06 PM.
February-7th-2003, 11:28 PM
#20
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: GA
Posts: 460
I considered that thing when I needed a new filler plug, but after seeing its $14.00 price tag and the possibility of leaking (doesnt look very leak proof, and its made by fram, so u have to wonder)
I decided to pass.
If your worried about getting oil on your hands, buy some thin rubber gloves like the doctors wear.
I decided to pass.
If your worried about getting oil on your hands, buy some thin rubber gloves like the doctors wear.
February-8th-2003, 11:28 AM
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 304
I considered one of those things too, especially after a friend of mine bought one for his truck and said it worked fine. In the end though, I just couddn't bring myself to buy a product made by Fram.
February-8th-2003, 02:38 PM
#22
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Winter Park, Fl.
Posts: 200
I use AmsOil and Purolater Pureone filters(the one for the 626 6cyl.) I change both every 5000 miles. That's still better then the Mazda's recommendation for dino, so I figure I'm good. I urge everyone to checkout this site: http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/oil_filter_study/
it sure opened my eyes about oil filters
in general and Fram
in particular.
it sure opened my eyes about oil filters
in general and Fram in particular.
February-9th-2003, 03:30 AM
#23
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I use Quaker State 5w-30 reglar oil. Change it every 3000 kms along with the oil filter (mazda oem and crush washer). Go over 3000 kms now and then due to road trips but usually change it when I get home. New oil is cheaper than a new engine.
February-9th-2003, 10:44 AM
#25
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Originally posted by RA2OR
I use Quaker State 5w-30 reglar oil. Change it every 3000 kms along with the oil filter (mazda oem and crush washer). Go over 3000 kms now and then due to road trips but usually change it when I get home. New oil is cheaper than a new engine.
I use Quaker State 5w-30 reglar oil. Change it every 3000 kms along with the oil filter (mazda oem and crush washer). Go over 3000 kms now and then due to road trips but usually change it when I get home. New oil is cheaper than a new engine.
February-9th-2003, 12:19 PM
#26
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I change ours every 3000-4000 miles. The LX gets 5w20 but I'm going to most likely change it to 5w30 next time. (As for some reason the P5 is 5w30. hmmmm) Anyway I don't use synthetic and have thought about it a great deal but just can't justify the premium price for it, as I put a lot of miles on our cars and usually change the oil every 2 months or so.
February-9th-2003, 03:29 PM
#28
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Location: Niagara Falls Ont.
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I change every 5000km. I use mineral oil. Until I make some real money, I can't justify the extra cost of using synthetic.
Also, Synthetic blends aren't any better than mineral oil really. I read an article in an auto mechanic trade publication and they said that blends aren't any better than straight mineral oil. This was about 5 or 6 years ago however, so there no doubt have been improvements since then. but at that time there wasn't much difference.
Also, Synthetic blends aren't any better than mineral oil really. I read an article in an auto mechanic trade publication and they said that blends aren't any better than straight mineral oil. This was about 5 or 6 years ago however, so there no doubt have been improvements since then. but at that time there wasn't much difference.
February-9th-2003, 07:09 PM
#30
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Originally posted by midnightblue97
I change every 5000km. I use mineral oil. Until I make some real money, I can't justify the extra cost of using synthetic.
Also, Synthetic blends aren't any better than mineral oil really. I read an article in an auto mechanic trade publication and they said that blends aren't any better than straight mineral oil. This was about 5 or 6 years ago however, so there no doubt have been improvements since then. but at that time there wasn't much difference.
I change every 5000km. I use mineral oil. Until I make some real money, I can't justify the extra cost of using synthetic.
Also, Synthetic blends aren't any better than mineral oil really. I read an article in an auto mechanic trade publication and they said that blends aren't any better than straight mineral oil. This was about 5 or 6 years ago however, so there no doubt have been improvements since then. but at that time there wasn't much difference.
