Ed UK

Hi All,

Just bought last week a 2nd hand Mazda 3. 60k miles on clock (But looks new!). Kind of my first car I am buying and want to really take care of it.

I just read that thread on engine blow so I don't want to fucked up with oil and oil filter choice.

Filter: Better to buy a genuine Mazda, Mobil or other ?
Mazda 3 Oil Filter - Premium Oil Filters found a link, but confused they show different ref for same engine

Oil: Syntetic, semi syntetic ?
2w-20 is good for UK weather right ?

Thanks a lot for your help : )

Checkered Demon

The Mazda OEM filter is a good one, use those. As for oil, I recommend a full synthetic of a well known brand - Mobil 1, Pennzoil, Castrol, etc. I would go with 5W-30, this will provide you with excellent protection year round.

And I aslo recommend a 10,000 mi. (or 1 year) oil change interval. Synthetic oil can *easily* go that distance and it makes it easy to remember when to do it: 10k, 20k, 30k mi. etc...

-CD-

seriousdriver

For oil filters, I'd go for the K&N brand.

Checkered Demon

SeriousDriver opined:
" For oil filters, I'd go for the K&N brand."

And I heartily endorse the K&N filter, too. In fact, that's what I've been using on my Suzuki Bandit 1200 motorcycle. The K&Ns are VERY well-constructed and have the added benefit of a nut welded onto the closed end of the filter which allows one to loosen/tighten the filter using a wrench. This is a very thoughtful design point and K&N are to be lauded for their ingenuity.

Good call, SD, I should have mentioned it in my previous post!

-CD-

seriousdriver

Thanks CD! The brand has been enjoying good reviews from fellow auto enthusiasts too.