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Hi All,
I am kinda new to this whole MX-5 thing and wanting to learn a bit more about my car etc. I thought that I would start with the basics, like an oil change, but was wondering how much oil do they take? I have a 1992 1.6 Engine.
I am also keen to find out what oil you guys use? Is it worth using something like Mobil 1? My current plan was to run Castrol Magnatec, or are there other better options?
Bye for now
I am kinda new to this whole MX-5 thing and wanting to learn a bit more about my car etc. I thought that I would start with the basics, like an oil change, but was wondering how much oil do they take? I have a 1992 1.6 Engine.
I am also keen to find out what oil you guys use? Is it worth using something like Mobil 1? My current plan was to run Castrol Magnatec, or are there other better options?
Bye for now
Hi there...(also in ChCh)
Can I suggest you get yourself an owners handbook for your model...very useful!
You might also consider buying Keith Tanners book Miata Performance Projects (big seller world wide) which covers oil changes and lots more. Avail at Fazzaz in Lichfield St or Mazline in Disraeli St.
Cant Mazda parts dept may be able to help with handbook, or try emailing Ross at MX5 Mart in Hamilton...
Good luck, Ian
Can I suggest you get yourself an owners handbook for your model...very useful!
You might also consider buying Keith Tanners book Miata Performance Projects (big seller world wide) which covers oil changes and lots more. Avail at Fazzaz in Lichfield St or Mazline in Disraeli St.
Cant Mazda parts dept may be able to help with handbook, or try emailing Ross at MX5 Mart in Hamilton...
Good luck, Ian
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Greetings,
I actually asked a similar question over here:
http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/about103.html
I ended up going for the Castrol Magnatec 5w-40, but Im coming up time to change it again so I'll look at going fully synthetic with Mobil 1.
Much good advice on that thread
I actually asked a similar question over here:
http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/about103.html
I ended up going for the Castrol Magnatec 5w-40, but Im coming up time to change it again so I'll look at going fully synthetic with Mobil 1.
Much good advice on that thread
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1.6's take about 3.5 litres, and 1.8's take about 3.8.
Most oils come in a 4 or occasionally 5 litre bottle, so just buy one of those in the brand you prefer and keep the balance for top-ups.
Any oil that costs more than $20-$25 is probably "good enough" (ie, anything but the cheapest rubbish).... but many people have preferences for one reason or another.
Mobil 1 and Castrol's Magnatec are both well respected.
Fletch.
Most oils come in a 4 or occasionally 5 litre bottle, so just buy one of those in the brand you prefer and keep the balance for top-ups.
Any oil that costs more than $20-$25 is probably "good enough" (ie, anything but the cheapest rubbish).... but many people have preferences for one reason or another.
Mobil 1 and Castrol's Magnatec are both well respected.
Fletch.
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And to add useful info to the thread... there is a howto for oil changing here if you've never attempted it before:
http://mx5club.org.nz/maintenance/oil_changing/
Cheers
And to add useful info to the thread... there is a howto for oil changing here if you've never attempted it before:
http://mx5club.org.nz/maintenance/oil_changing/
Cheers
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The engine takes about 4 litres, usually a bit less due to the block retaining some. Mobil 1 is meant to be really great, I use it in preference to everything else (have tried Amsoil and Redline too). bobistheoilguy.com has lots of good info - they like Mobil 1, Amsoil and Schaeffer's
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I have just had a friend who has an STi recommend to me Pennzoil.
No while I realise that the difference we're going to be talking about would be absolutely minimal compared to the Magnatec Im currently running, has anybody here tried Pennzoil in an MX5 specifically who can comment?
No while I realise that the difference we're going to be talking about would be absolutely minimal compared to the Magnatec Im currently running, has anybody here tried Pennzoil in an MX5 specifically who can comment?
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Pennzoil is just a brand, just like Castrol (maker of Magnatec), and like all companies they have a range of oils. I’ve used Magnatec after recommendations from other club members, as it seemed to cure noisy lifters, I think it’s a semi-synthetic, it’s hard to tell from the wording as they try to make it sound like a full synthetic.
The only advantage of going to a full synthetic really is just for Turbo owners as the turbo gets so hot when you stop the car it does not cake and go solid on the bearings as would a normal oil. Possibly longer oil life of a synthetic, but it would be better to stick with magnatec and do regular oil changes.
My 2 cents.
Gazza
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The only advantage of going to a full synthetic really is just for Turbo owners as the turbo gets so hot when you stop the car it does not cake and go solid on the bearings as would a normal oil. Possibly longer oil life of a synthetic, but it would be better to stick with magnatec and do regular oil changes.
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I used to run Mobil 1 but changed to Pennzoil Semi Synthetic as it stays cleaner longer and I get better oil pressure. This includes using the car for track days, gymkhanas and general hooning around.
Mobil 1 is good for cold starts as it is almost like water but it never gave me the confidence it was OK for the main bearings etc. (Friends have used Mobil 1 in other race cars).
Growler.
Mobil 1 is good for cold starts as it is almost like water but it never gave me the confidence it was OK for the main bearings etc. (Friends have used Mobil 1 in other race cars).
Growler.
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I used to have a '90 FXGT. For several years I used the Castrol oil just below Magnatec in quality. When I switched to magnatec ( late last year ) I noticed an instantaneous reduction in engine noise. But didn't have long enough to notice any other changes.
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just reading all the posts, it seems well worth using then, it costs all of $30 at warewhare.........
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