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01-05-2010, 01:55 AM

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Jasonvaldez

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winter worries

This is the first winter ive had my 8 and i was wondering if i should change the oil even though the oil is only 900 miles old.

my car has 75k miles on it i am using royal purple 10w30

i am also worried because it is acting wierd with my shifting whens its cold is that normal?

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01-05-2010, 03:07 AM

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01-05-2010, 06:20 AM

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10w30 is fine for northern CA winter driving. The 10w indicates it's good down to 10 degF and you won't be anywhere near that unless driving in the mountains.

Transmission/differential fluid is a bit sluggish until it warms up. Be happy you don't live in a truly cold climate where it gets like molasses!

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01-05-2010, 08:54 AM

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The 10w indicates it's good down to 10 degF

If I might be so bold as to dispute that... The 10w means it has a viscosity of 10 at low temperatures. It's good to lower temps. Mazda says that the various 10wXX's are suitable for ambient temps down to -20 degF.

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