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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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@DreCyrus this is Speed specific.
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nigvlb_ (04-01-2016)
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).
Where is the best place to buy Rotella T6 ? What are you paying for it ?
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