Looking for help with an oil & filter recommendation on the following vehicle:
[Note: I'd like to stick w/a somewhat easy-to-find oil from a major automotive or discount chain; no boutiques.]
1) 2012 Mazda5.
2) Manufacturer requires 0W20 (SM/ILSAC); 7.5K/6mth (Schedule 1, namely due to month requirement and not mileage).
3) Location: Inland Pacific Northwest, 4 true seasons, vehicle is parked in unheated garage when not driven.
4) Vehicle is driven conservatively (not hard/fast).
5) Vehicle is used for short trips, mostly within the city; 3-4 times per year vehicle will be used for moderate distance road trips,
6) Vehicle is a 2.5l w/AT; haven't read/heard of any known problems with this drive train.
Appreciate any thoughts and recommendations.
M_C
PS: Does 0W20 come in 5qt jugs? If so, I can't seem to find it.
[Note: I'd like to stick w/a somewhat easy-to-find oil from a major automotive or discount chain; no boutiques.]
1) 2012 Mazda5.
2) Manufacturer requires 0W20 (SM/ILSAC); 7.5K/6mth (Schedule 1, namely due to month requirement and not mileage).
3) Location: Inland Pacific Northwest, 4 true seasons, vehicle is parked in unheated garage when not driven.
4) Vehicle is driven conservatively (not hard/fast).
5) Vehicle is used for short trips, mostly within the city; 3-4 times per year vehicle will be used for moderate distance road trips,
6) Vehicle is a 2.5l w/AT; haven't read/heard of any known problems with this drive train.
Appreciate any thoughts and recommendations.
M_C
PS: Does 0W20 come in 5qt jugs? If so, I can't seem to find it.