Originally Posted By: boundarylayer
I'd guess the OP will get lower wear in those ageing Mazdas switching to 0w-30, along with less deposits and sludge, given all the Mercedes tests that oil passed.
Maybe if he runs that oil for 10-15K miles, like the standard Mercedes interval.
But then again, there are plenty other low HT/HS oils that claim to support extended drains as well.
I'd guess the OP will get lower wear in those ageing Mazdas switching to 0w-30, along with less deposits and sludge, given all the Mercedes tests that oil passed.
Maybe if he runs that oil for 10-15K miles, like the standard Mercedes interval.
But then again, there are plenty other low HT/HS oils that claim to support extended drains as well.