Recent content by rd65

I recently bought a '23 CX-30 w/ 2.5 turbo engine. My wife has a '18 CX-5 2.5 N/A engine. Wix shows them as using the same oil filter, Mazda lists two different filters. I was at the dealer yesterday and service counter guy deferred me to parts guy, he guessed/said because of different oil...

Originally Posted by skyactiv Being that you are in Bone Chill Minnesota and are adding a turbo, use a 0W40. It'll be thin when you need it. 10W30 is antiquated and not something I'd use if my car was sitting out in -15F weather. Use a Porsche A40 spec 0W40 such as Castrol Edge from Walmart...

I have a 1991 Miata w/ 138k on the odometer. I am the 2nd owner, first were my folks. All previous work on car was done at the dealership including oil changes. I am in the process of adding a turbo so will be changing over to a full syn oil. What are your recommendations? I was thinking either...