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Originally Posted by ZPrice  I use Castrol edge and change my oil much more often then recommended now that the car is broken in. I actual used conventional oil for the break-in oil and the next fill. Changed to synthetic at 3000 miles and change every 3000 miles, my father had a Saab Turbo and went thru three turbos using the recommended oil and change duration. I am attempting not to have the pissing contest over oil changes with Mazda. I do purchase their filters, supply the filter and oil to a local shop and let them deal with the disposal and mess. This method also gives me an invoice that records the oil change milage for my records.
Z | Interesting...I drove a 2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 6spd manual for several years (75K) before selling it. I drove that thing hard and changed the synthetic oil every 12-15K, as recommended and never had a problem.
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