Wrong oil??
05-14-2008, 01:53 AM
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Wrong oil??
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I am a new RX8 owner, and what a fantastic car. I have just topped it up with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10w30 oil. I have put around 700ml in the engine and run it for 5 mins. I think this is a big mistake after reading the manual, and comments on the internet. Is this a mistake? What should i do?
I am a new RX8 owner, and what a fantastic car. I have just topped it up with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10w30 oil. I have put around 700ml in the engine and run it for 5 mins. I think this is a big mistake after reading the manual, and comments on the internet. Is this a mistake? What should i do?
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It's fine don't worry too much about it. I run Mobil 1 5w40 most of the year. You should search around this site a little and you will find a ton of threads on the use of synthetic motor oils...
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05-15-2008, 06:37 AM
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i live in athens, greece, and the dealership recommendation is 5-30 ...
bomber,
is it 5-40 for the UK? i 'm wondering, cause i would prefer the xtra peace of mind for the summer !!!
anyway, if you want, you can make 2 back to back oil changes so that the unwanted oil will flush away
tell your mechanic to empty the oil coolers too !!!
cheers !!!
bomber,
is it 5-40 for the UK? i 'm wondering, cause i would prefer the xtra peace of mind for the summer !!!
anyway, if you want, you can make 2 back to back oil changes so that the unwanted oil will flush away
tell your mechanic to empty the oil coolers too !!!
cheers !!!
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I a have just bought 5-30w from my mazda dealer. I spoke with them about my oil situation and they said it should be ok if i just keep topping it up with normal oil.
The only oil they recommend is there own 5-30w mazda oil, which is reasonably price too.
The only oil they recommend is there own 5-30w mazda oil, which is reasonably price too.
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Hello,
I am a new RX8 owner, and what a fantastic car. I have just topped it up with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10w30 oil. I have put around 700ml in the engine and run it for 5 mins. I think this is a big mistake after reading the manual, and comments on the internet. Is this a mistake? What should i do?
I am a new RX8 owner, and what a fantastic car. I have just topped it up with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 10w30 oil. I have put around 700ml in the engine and run it for 5 mins. I think this is a big mistake after reading the manual, and comments on the internet. Is this a mistake? What should i do?
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