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Hello everyone I recently purchased a 2020 Mazda 6 and have done some research regarding the oil and filters to use. From what I’ve read it sounds using the Mazda filter is recommended and because it’s a DI engine(haven’t owned one before) oil change intervals and the type of oil used is...

Doing a 5w30 OC on the mustang and noticed milky coloration of the oil. Compared to peak 5w30 in another bottle. Should be okay?

I stepped away from the forums for a few years and upon my return the once "amazing" puralator and motorcraft filters are now trash and Fram seems to be often recommended. I've been using the larger than spec FL400s on the 2.0 Mazda, but now our local Walmart doesn't carry this filter. I need to...

I have used Amsoil previously, but I am looking to use something I can pickup at the store without issue. I've used Castrol import in the wife's Mazda and can't decide between Castrol or MaxLife. The car is at 135,000 and is driven mostly highway/stop and go traffic on the return from work. I...

Yesterday I dropped the pan on my Mazda 3 with 72k. I drained the fluid and changed the filter. I put in Mobil1 synthetic fluid. Upon starting the car the check engine light and AT light came on -I first figured due to low fluid. I checked the level and drove it up the street. Rough and hesitant...

I have only found threads of people bickering about what type of fluid you can use. What fluid can you use? Does it have to be the FL22 fluid? I have heard that the motorcraft green and the peak extended performance are the same fluid? Can you help explain? I dont want to screw the car up, but...

Is the Purolator P10241 that fits a Mazda 3 the same as a Motorcraft FL400S? I am looking for a Motorcraft filter if possible, is the 400S the correct one? Thanks

Drained the oil catch can today when I did an oil change on my mustang. I took out Pennzoil ultra and put in Royal Purple. This 1/2 cup of coffee colored oily water gas mixture was from about 4,000 miles of driving. The picture of the oil filter is so you know what color the actual oil was...

I did a ATF drain and refill at about 40k with cheaper Mercon V and then I did an Amsoil Mercon V drain and fill and filter change at about 45-50k. Will 30k drain and fill intervals of 6qts of fluid be enough for the life of the car or should I drop it each time and change the filter? I would...

Here is a photo of looking down the oil fill hole into the crankcase. There is no varnish on the dipstick. Is this normal for a car that has seen oil changes at goodyear every 3k its entire life? I'm pretty sure they use Kendall conventional. Can I get rid of it?

I picked up a K&N oil filter with some Pennzoil Platinum yesterday at advance auto parts. The guy at the store picked out the oil filter, so I wasn't able to inspect it until I got home. Well when looking down the hole to the bottom of the dome there is a place where (whatever they use to glue...

I am doing a 4.6 engine swap into my mustang. The motor that I am using is a 48k car. I'm not sure how well the previous owner took care of the motor. All I have stocked up is 5w30, I was thinking about seeing if I could trade/get store credit for the oil that I have to get some 5w20. I was...

I was reading Pennzoil Ultra's "Technical Data Sheet" and it says SM rated. Has this not been updated?

Do any of you switch from using 5w30 to 10w30 in the winter months? I know that was pretty common years ago, but with how good oils are now is it worth switching?

Is Amsoil 75w90 transmission fluid the same as 75w90 gear oil? I have gear oil and was wondering if I could use it in my manual tranny

I would like to help my girlfriend out by doing some maintenance on her Mazda 3, mainly because dealers and oil change shops want to rip her off. I have been looking into the recent deals on oil. I'm looking for anywhere from 3-5k OCI. It looks like the good oil deals would be between the PEAK...

I have read many threads and articles out there and have narrowed the results down to a few contestants. I am trying to find the best all in one cleaner to throw in the gas every 10k miles or so. I have used BG44k in the past and was very happy with the results, but reading some recent articles...

I have been on the AR15 forums and many people there use motor oil and even ATF for their AR's. I was wondering if you guys use them too, and also if they work just as well. I would take BITOGRS advice about oil over people on the AR forums. Ive heard people using Motor oil ATF Brake Cleaner...

Im looking for mos2. AAP and Orileys dont have it.

What oil and OCI should I run in a 2010 Mazda 3 2.0. It has 20k miles on it and is driven almost all short trips. Its beaten on pretty hard and probably before the engine has time to warm up. All of that what 5w20 oil would be good for this DD.