guys i see what the manual says but what do you guys use...?

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/cumulative-synthetic-oil-discussion-52856/

 

well...i should point out like thewulf did that there is a topic about this and searching is good...but since you asked what we all use...


i only use mazda 5W20 non synthetic. I dont see any reason to use anything else. plus i work at a mazda dealer so....

Greg

 

I use vegetable oil.

 

I use on tap Guinness.


Seriously though, I use oil that I shouldn't because Mazda wouldn't accept any engine warranty issues if I had any in the next 74,000 kms if they knew what I used...

It comes in grey bottles and I have to buy the filters in the States...

 

really>?

 

I get my oil changes done at mazda and when i need to top it up i use quaker state 5w-20 non-synthetic because i can pick it up at Canadian tire.

 

Castrol GTX 5w20.

 

Yeah, don't use synthetic or at least don't let Mazda catch you using synthetic engine oils. I have heard or seen anything from Mazda about using synthetic differential or transmission oils though.

 

baby oil

 

KY Oils?

The friction heating kind...?

 

hahahah


oh, snap....what am I doing in the Canada forum?

lol...hello canadians

 

Damn Americans :P

 

we're being invaded!!!

 

+100

 

castrol gtx 5w30...

 

nope don't use that...:-p. The 20 is better

 

freshly clubbed seal oil works great for me... but if you can't get that
(it has to be fresh)... then I'd suggest castrol gtx 5w20... or whateveryou feel like. pretty much what the manual says..........

 

That's a long discussion.

FYI, don't take advice from people who don't back up their opinions with facts. Do your own research and you'll be able to decide what your 8 needs.

 

If you wish to keep your warranty intact use a geniune Mazda oil filter and non synthetic 5W20 oil. Seems silly to waste a 7yr warranty because someone thinks they know better than the people who built it.

 

Which dealership do you work for?

 

Seems silly to think that the recommendations from the people who built it is what actually ends up on the owner's manual

 

speakin' of which.. I need to drop by and get an oilchange done... when you in the office?

 

Ya and I gonna have to book my 128,000km check up soon

You guys do shuttle bus to the GO train station right?

 

How long is that service? If it's for acouple hours and you're doin' it on a weekend you could just crash at my place for a bit... I'm right around the corner from there...

beer and xbox will be provided :p