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    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    Block heaters are good if you can find places to plug them in. Problem is the deep cold also drains batteries. Purchasing a nice deep cycle battery will help immensely, (costly but worth it).

    The German Castrol is 0W-30 and a true synthetic, pourpoint is good down to -45C...I've used it for years and never an issue starting, no matter what the temp.

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    I guess i'm now on the hunt for some of this GC 0W-30 shtufff

    I'll have access to a plug so now I shall find myself a block heater...I really don't want to ask a dealer because I feel like they'll be unreasonable in terms of prices

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaleJadeLy View Post
    I guess i'm now on the hunt for some of this GC 0W-30 shtufff

    I'll have access to a plug so now I shall find myself a block heater...I really don't want to ask a dealer because I feel like they'll be unreasonable in terms of prices
    I heard it is a bitch to install your own but have never looked into it
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    Tried going through this thread way to much to read can someone give me some quick recommendations on which brand in oil you guys use on every oil change or season wise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DreCyrus View Post
    Tried going through this thread way to much to read can someone give me some quick recommendations on which brand in oil you guys use on every oil change or season wise.
    Rotella T6 5W-40 (Personal preference), Penzoil Platinum 5W-30, Castrol Edge 5W-30 (OEM at most dealerships, used this before I switched to T6)

    All great oils and recommended by many. Hope this helps!
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    @DreCyrus this is Speed specific.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Wilson View Post
    @DreCyrus this is Speed specific.
    I have a speed ... lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by DreCyrus View Post
    I have a speed ... lol
    Check a few posts down, I gave some of the best oils you can run in your speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DreCyrus View Post
    I have a speed ... lol
    Updated your info I see. Just wanted to make sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nigvlb_ View Post
    Check a few posts down, I gave some of the best oils you can run in your speed.

    Yeah saw it thanks a lot

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    Can a mod merge my post to my last one

    Looking online idk if I'm tripping but it says diesel oil for the rotella t6

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    Quote Originally Posted by DreCyrus View Post
    Can a mod merge my post to my last one

    Looking online idk if I'm tripping but it says diesel oil for the rotella t6
    No, you are not tripping. This quote is from MajesticBlueNTO

    But "why a diesel oil"?

    The DISI is far more tougher on oil than the regular, port-injected 2.0L/2.3L. Coupled with Mazda's poor PCV design and the fuel dilution, and you get the requirement that the oil you put in your MS3 has to put up with a f*(king harsh environment. This harsh environment shears down the oil in between oil changes -- your 5w30 is now closer to a 20weight; use 5w20 and it's down to a 10wt with the viscosity approaching that of water. You want something that is shear stable and HDEO's provide that protection -- Rotella is used on diesels that go millions of miles before a rebuild.

    The other issue is that oils with a low flash point will coke up the valves quicker. A HDEO diesel oil, and a quality synthetic like those Fobio listed, will typically have a higher flash point that will limit the coking of the valves.

    What I'll be doing is using Rotella T6 for Spring, Summer, Fall and German Castrol 0w30 for winter.

    All this information is contained within TM3 and out there on MSF and BITOG; and Fobio and I have done our research and put it to the test (him moreso than me as I've only had my MS3 for 10,000 miles).

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    Where is the best place to buy Rotella T6 ? What are you paying for it ?
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