New Oil Change Interval for 2015s?
Noticed that the oil change interval for 2015 BRZs (and I'm assuming FR-Ss too) has changed to every 6,000 miles. 2013-2014 had the interval at every 7,500 miles. I'm not aware of any changes to the engine or the oil type for the 2015 model. Anyone know why the change was implemented, and should owners of 2013/14 twins follow the new intervals?
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You could start testing your oil like several of us do and use that as a guide as to when to change your oil. Its not unheard of to go 10k+ miles between oil changes. Personally oil and filters is cheap enough its not worth running ultra long drain intervals.
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The 7500 scares me. Granddad always said to change it at 3000 no matter what.
They didn't have these synthetic oils at that time, but still I'm a bit concerned about that. The boss races late model's and says to change the filter at 5k and oil at 10k, in the street car, after every race in the race car. |
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We have the technology ! |
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The DIT 2.0 turbo in some models (Forester) seems to be pretty harsh on oil with fuel contmination as well. -Dennis |
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You do know the FACTORY writes maintenance schedule not the dealers right? and that the factory doesn't get paid to do the oil changes. |
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Three best things you can do for your car: Use good gas, use great oil, and check your fluids constantly. |
I am not sure exactly what to make of this just yet, but this is significant news. An owner needs to be able to set up a maintenance plan that they can be confident with. Why doesn't every manufacturer just purchase Mazda's high-temperature technology for dealing with GDI-caused intake valve deposits?
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So is this OCI change retroactive? Not that I do 7.5K mile changes anyway, usually closer to 6K.
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I suspect some dealers will adopt 6k across the board to make it easier for themselves to remember. Of course, you're only required to change according to the warranty booklet. Some more info: Quote:
-Dennis |
Interesting, a poster suggests there was a valvetrain change for 2015. Not sure I've seen any info on that.
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