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Madhu - 21 Jun 2004 21:36 GMT

Hello all,

This is probably a question that has been posted many times before. But,
since I can't find the older articles any longer, here it is again.

If I need to do an oil change, which oil (brand?) would most Miata
owners recommend? Any comments about the filter also?

Thank you for your responses in advance.

Best,
Madhu.

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glenf - 21 Jun 2004 23:05 GMT

Mobile 1 & a Mazda filter.
Glen 94 "C" with 90,000 on the clock.

> Hello all,
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> Best,
> Madhu.

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Pacocase - 21 Jun 2004 23:57 GMT

>If I need to do an oil change, which oil (brand?) would most Miata
>owners recommend? Any comments about the filter also?

You'll find that there are more answers to this question than there are numbers
in pi.

I personally like three quarts of Havoline full synthetic 5w-30, one quart of
Lucas, and a Bosch filter. (the one with the nice, metal anti-drainback valve)
I haven't heard my lifters chatter since I started using this combination about
2 years ago.

Paco

97 Montego Blue Miata
91 Toyota Previa
77 Suzuki RE5

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Leon van Dommelen - 22 Jun 2004 00:20 GMT

>This is probably a question that has been posted many times before. But,
>since I can't find the older articles any longer, here it is again.
>
>If I need to do an oil change, which oil (brand?) would most Miata
>owners recommend? Any comments about the filter also?

Mazda filter is cheap and has a backflow valve.

Unless you have forced induction, I would stay with normal 10-W30
oil and a reasonable change schedule (eg, every 5k miles.)
Whether anything better is worth it? I doubt it, but I do not
believe there is strong data either way or the other.

I would think the "Clean" oil brand would beat out the "Dirty"
oil brand. Whether there are any other significant differences
between established oil brands?

Putting an old engine on synthetic oil has been a problem for
some.

Leon

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KWS - 22 Jun 2004 05:36 GMT

Listen to what everyone says, make a decision and do it. The most important
message to take away is this: change the oil and filter regularly. That
appears to be the key to making engines last a very long time.

I have used Mazda filters exclusively, but am going to start using Proline
as it's too much of a pain to get to the Mazda dealer. Other cars we have
had did just fine with aftermarket filters.

Ken
'90 White "B" nearing the next oil change at 168K miles, dino only and still
on the original clutch.

> Hello all,
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> Best,
> Madhu.

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DonB - 23 Jun 2004 01:33 GMT

For that matter, my friend has been using dino (Quaker State)
exclusively in his '94 Cherokee. He's over 304k now with no engine
trouble at all (needed a trans rebuild at 275k due to hauling
oversized trailers through the mountains of WV).

I still stick to Mobil 1 and Mazda filters. I've been using 10W30 but
noted the comment about forced induction. I'm running a Greddy w/5lbs
boost in my '91. Don't really need (though will eventually install)
an intercooler at that pressure, but would like to hear comments on
what weight oil might be best. The engine runs at a decent
temperature, but I've installed a heat shield over the turbo to cut
down on the steam billowing from my hood when I stop on a rainy day.

Otherwise, the engine purrs at 130k, growls pleasantly through the
Flyin Miata dual turbo exhaust, and has enough punch to keep the grin
on my face.

DonB

>Listen to what everyone says, make a decision and do it. The most important
>message to take away is this: change the oil and filter regularly. That
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>> Best,
>> Madhu.

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