wolfin2004

Does anyone run synthetic oil in there speed3 or do you use the 5-30 standard oil-??
Thanks...

BOB9995

My speed3 has less than 2000 miles on it, so I'll wait till it gets a little more mileage on it for break-in purposes. Then I plan on using synthetic to provide increased protection for the turbo. I heard that Castrol Syntec is very good.

BOB9995

wolfin2004

thank you bob9995 mine has only 4500 miles on it but it's a 2007 and have had it about 8 months so thats why i want to get the oil changed... plus being break in oil.
thanks again for your input...

BOB9995

Wolfin

Point of info., I talked to my dealers service department and they advised me that they don't use break-in oil, it's the regular 5w-30 weight oil. The recommendation is that the first oil change should be done at or before you reach your first 2000 miles. Mine was very black (dirty) at only 1000 miles, so I had it changed. That made me feel much better. Check your oil dip-stick and see how it looks. Lots of luck with your with your Speed3, I know I love mine..

BOB9995

SilverMS3

My first oil change I switched to Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic. And I know a lot of people with Speeds who use Mobil1 Synthetic. It's personal choice really. I've had no issues for my 1500 miles on the PP.

wolfin2004

Thank you silverms3... I do think that I will be going with the synthetic indeed, when I start mine after it's been off for a while I can here the turbo make a bit of noise... don't last long but it's there... So I think after all your advise synthetic would solve that.

slo4now

Just did the first oil change at 3,500miles, went with 5w30 Mobil Syn.


By the way i personnally thought the cartrige Filter change was easy as heck.
Dont know why people are having so much trouble with these things.

BOB9995

I ordered a case of Royal Purple 5W-30 and as soon as I turn 2000 miles I'm going to change to it. Yes I agree it is not at all difficult to change the cartridge type filter the only thing is that you have to take off the bottom plastic engine shield as the opening in the shield doesn't line up with the filter canister.

wolfin2004

Thanks to all so far...
You have been a great help and I will be going to mobile 1 syn. What is Royal purple?
Thats one I have not heard of...

BOB9995

I'll include their web site, check them out. www.royalpurple.com

slo4now

Royal Purple and Amsoil are the best syn oils on the market but since im going to change my oil every 4-5,000 miles i guess Mobil will do.





By the way i read some yrs ago that Amsoil tested one of there oils to
100,000 miles on a test and while the oil was black it did not lose not even
1% oil viscosity.

wolfin2004

Hi guys,
Well I used Castrol syntec 5w20 and a purolator one cartridge... Two Mazda mechanics told me that 5w20 works a bit better in Fl... I do not know why
but thats what I went a head and used. Amsoil is very good syn oil indeed!
I may become a Amsoil Dealer on line in future? But hey for now Castrol is good enough. Plus I only paid $4.68 a qt. on sale...

Spidertaker23

ha ha ... that's exactly what I use. I use castrol syntec and purone filters.

I honestly think that combo is the best you can get the money. There are better oils ... but not anywhere near the price point.

DAC17

I have always used Pennzoil Platinum 5-30 in my turbo cars and have never had any problems.